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Benediction: Quotations from Shakespearian Quotations

The benediction of these covering heavens Fall on their heads like dew!— Cym. V. 5.

May he live! Longer than I have time to tell his years! Ever belov'd, and loving may his rule be! And when old Time shall lead him to his end, Goodness and he fill up one monument!— H. VIII. ii. 1.

Bless thy five wits.— K. L. iii. 4

Parental

And make me die a good old man ! That is the butt end of a mother's blessing; I marvel that her grace did leave it out.— R. III. ii. 2

Military

Now the fair goddess, Fortune, Fall deep in love with thee; and her great charms Misguide thy opposers' swords! Bold gentleman, Prosperity be thy page !— C. i. 5.

All the gods go with you! upon your sword Sit laurell'd victory! and smooth success Be strew'd before your feet. A.C. 1.3. Mars dote on you for his novices.— A. W. ii. 1.