There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries.
13 seconds sound clip from the Julius Caesar (1953) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:36:56 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
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- You must note, beside, that we have tried the utmost of our friends.
- Our legions are brim-full, our cause is ripe.
- The enemy increaseth every day. We, at the height, are ready to decline.
- Then, with your will, go on.
- We'll along ourselves, and meet them at Philippi.
- No more.
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