How long a time lies in one little word!
Four lagging winters and four wanton springs
End in a word; such is the breath of kings.


Richard II (1595) act 1, sc. 3, l. 213

William Shakespeare Quotes

How long a time lies in one little word! Four lagging winters and four wanton springs End in a word; such is the breath of kings.

How long a time lies in one little word! Four lagging winters and four wanton springs End in a word; such is the breath of kings.

How long a time lies in one little word! Four lagging winters and four wanton springs End in a word; such is the breath of kings.

How long a time lies in one little word! Four lagging winters and four wanton springs End in a word; such is the breath of kings.