Category Archives: Philosophical, Psychological & Historical Considerations

Bertrand Russell complained about one of his grandmother’s preferred puns, “What is mind? Doesn’s matter. What is matter? Never mind.” And yet we, as a species, continuously attempt to fathom the mystery of the mind, with the help of philosophy, psychology and history. Shakespeare has given us much food for thought on all three, as well as music for those who love the music of words.

Shakespeare on the Pleasure of Cursing (in Winter)

Posted on December 1, 2012 by jimmie

“Well could I curse away a winter’s night, Though standing naked on a mountain top, Where biting cold would never let grass grow, And think it but a minute spent in sport” (King Henry VI part 2, act 3, sc. 2) Comments. In this, our post-Orwellian world, officially informed by refined state propaganda – where Read More

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Shakespeare on Telemarketers and Consumerism

Posted on November 28, 2012 by jimmie

“Traffic’s thy god; and thy god confound thee!” (Timon of Athens act 1, sc. 1) Comments. This most appropriate quote comes to mind when reading about the events that occurred during the most recent “Black Friday”. Quoting from a published report, “You can tell the health of the tree by the quality of its fruits. Read More

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Shakespeare and the Pleasure of Coming Home

Posted on November 26, 2012 by jimmie

“…to England then: Where ne’er from France arrived more happy men” (King Henry V, act 4, sc. 8) Comments. It’s good to be back home again (as the song goes), and the webmaster thanks all viewers who have sent comments via e-mail and other social media outlets during his absence. In truth and in the Read More

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Shakespeare and a Greeting to Remember and be Remembered by

Posted on November 13, 2012 by jimmie

“Let all the number of the stars give light To thy fair way!”  (Antony and Cleopatra, act 3, sc. 2) Comments. Salutations to all friends and visitors to the “Your Daily Shakespeare”. The webmaster is on his way to Florence for a formal presentation of his new book, (title translated), “Our Daily Dante – 3500 Read More

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Cheer up with a Shakespearean Cheer-up Quote

Posted on November 10, 2012 by jimmie

“… Cheer your heart; Be you not troubled with the time, which drives O’er your content these strong necessities; But let determined things to destiny Hold unbewail’d their way” (Antony and Cleopatra, act 3, sc. 6) Comments.  According to scientists and other experts, good poetry has an intrinsic therapeutic value. These lines are of universal Read More

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Shakespeare on Unspeakable Crime and Murder by Drones

Posted on November 8, 2012 by jimmie

 “O, my offence is rank it smells to heaven; It hath the primal eldest curse upon’t, A brother’s murder” (Hamlet, act 3, sc. 3) Comments.  The picture of this child shows the effects of a drone visit to North Waziristan in a location called Datta Khel. The boy died from the wounds some time after Read More

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Shakespeare on Post Elections Silence

Posted on November 7, 2012 by jimmie

“Silence that dreadful bell: it frights the isle From her propriety.” (Othello, act 2, sc. 3) Comments.  The clairvoyant power of the Oracle of Delphi was not necessary to guess the winner of the presidential elections. According to this webmaster one good thing about them now is that the associated noise has stopped. Had it Read More

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Shakespeare on Lack of Choice and Presidential Elections

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jimmie

 “…I may neither choose whom I would nor refuse whom I dislike” (Merchant of Venice, act 1, sc. 2) Comments.  Irrespective of who wins (the Presidential Elections), the basic policy of the ruling elite will continue. The 2012 campaign has been (one might say, as usual) a low rate spectacle. For all the billions of Read More

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Shakespeare on Sophisticated Liars and Bipartisan Lying

Posted on November 5, 2012 by jimmie

“…whose tongue soe’er speaks false, Not truly speaks; who speaks not truly, lies.” (King John, act 4, sc. 3) Comments. All comments are welcome, even from those who disagree with one or more of the views proposed, always inspired or stemming from a Shakespearean quote. For those who still believe that there is a difference Read More

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Much Ado About Nothing and The Presidential Elections

Posted on November 4, 2012 by jimmie

There are some, actually and probably  many, who are very indifferent to the fakery, charade, travesty, pantomime, PR exercise, Shakespearean comedy (?), burlesque mask, embodied by the soon-to-be-held presidential elections. That Obama will be the winner few doubt. That the platforms of both parties are essentially identical (behind a facade of feigned difference), has been Read More

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