Category Archives: Motivational Sayings

Shakespeare, Socialism and the 99%

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jimmie

“O, reason not the need: our basest     beggars Are in the poorest thing superfluous: Allow not nature more than nature needs, Man’s life’s as cheap as beast’s” (King Lear act 2, sc. 4) Tips for Use.  To allay the concerns of some American viewer that this website may be veering to the left, tomorrow we Read More

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Shakespeare on the Improving Power of Time

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jimmie

“How many things by season season’d are To their right praise, and true perfection.” (Merchant of Venice act 5, sc. 1) Tips for Use.  Two possible applications. One, to justify the delay of a decision. “Give it time, how many things… true perfection”. Or as a compliment to a woman who is afraid of her Read More

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Shakespeare on Plain Language and Clear Communications

Posted on May 20, 2012 by jimmie

“An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.” (King Richard III act 4, sc. 4) Tips for Use.  A good prelude before explaining a seemingly complex question in its own simple and understandable terms. Or before you undertake the task of translating into plain English a proposition expressed in double-speak and other Orwellian terms. The Read More

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Shakespeare on Fate or Divinity Shaping our Life

Posted on May 17, 2012 by jimmie

“Our indiscretions sometimes serves us well, When our dear plots do pall; and that should teach us There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will.” (Hamlet act 5, sc. 2)  Tips for Use.  Sometimes circumstances come to our aid without any intervention (as in this case with Hamlet). Sometimes, notwithstanding all Read More

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Shakespeare on One of Love’s Persistent Questions. Take 2

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jimmie

 “…I love you more than words can wield the matter … A love that makes breath poor and speech unable, Beyond all manner of so much I love you.” (King Lear act 1, sc. 1) Tips for Use.  Yesterday’s blog on “neither rhyme nor reason” proved particularly popular, judging by the number of visits. Today Read More

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Shakespeare and the Inevitable Passing of Time

Posted on May 12, 2012 by jimmie

“Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore, So do our minutes hasten to their end; Each changing place with that which goes before, In sequent toil all forwards do contend.” (SON 60) Tips for Use. What may come to mind when you are at the seashore. It helps if the beaches are not Read More

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Shakespeare and How to Invite Patience

Posted on May 8, 2012 by jimmie

“…Upon the heat and flame of thy distemper Sprinkle cool patience.” (Hamlet act 3, sc. 4) Tips for Use.  Good put down during a corporate meeting where bullies are not exempt from presence or attendance. Ask the enraged party to calm down. It may or may not get the distempered participant to moderate his tones, Read More

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Shakespeare on Determination, Lack and Need of It

Posted on May 2, 2012 by jimmie

“… what we determine oft we break. Purpose’s but the slave to memory, Of violent birth, but poor validity.” (Hamlet, act 3, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  A good line to exhort and make sure that decisions taken under the influence of enthusiasm are carried through and do not remain empty words. It can also Read More

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Shakespeare a Quote for Advertising and the Society of the Spectacle

Posted on May 1, 2012 by jimmie

“… things in motion sooner catch the eye Than what not stirs.” (Troilus and Cressida, act 3, sc. 3) Tips for Use.  In a corporate settings, advertising agency, political caucus, committee or all the above, use it to justify the need for visible action, especially with the concurrence of the media. Ulysses’ observation, though undoubtedly Read More

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Shakespeare, a Rose and the Questionable Power of the Label

Posted on April 29, 2012 by jimmie

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet.” (Romeo and Juliet act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Put a stop to debates about controversial definitions, names, or time-consuming arguments about choosing one name versus another – if in your view the name is irrelevant. Read More

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