Quotes by Comets A learned woman is thought to be a comet that bodes mischief whenever it appears. Bathsua Makin comets gender mischief It's ridiculous that our solar system, not to mention the universe outside of that, is extraordinarily well organized, to the point where we can predict 70 years away when a comet is coming. Benjamin Carson comets ridiculous years Oh, how portentous is prosperity! How comet-like, it threatens while it shines. Edward Young comets prosperity shining You are heaven's Halley's comet; we have one shot at seeing you shine. Max Lucado comets shining heaven By being seldom seen, I could not stir William Shakespeare comets wonder fame When beggars die, there are no comets seen; the heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes. William Shakespeare halleys-comet comets heaven