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, Cassandra and her forecasting methods

Posted on March 17, 2012 by jimmie

“ … lend me ten thousand eyes, And I will fill them with prophetic tears.” (Troilus and Cressida, act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use. In a business meeting or political speech. In the latter case emphasize that “the country is not on the right track”. Therefore, if you are elected all will be for Read More

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Good Excuses, Shakespeare style

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jimmie

“Infirmity doth still neglect all office Whereto our health is bound; we are not ourselves When nature, being oppress’d, commands the mind To suffer with the body: I’ll forbear.” (King Lear act 2, sc. 4) Tips for use. That our behavior cannot constantly emulate perfection is an unavoidable reality. Usually we have only ourselves to Read More

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Beware the Ides of March? No, something better

Posted on March 15, 2012 by jimmie

“What can be avoided Whose end is purposed by the mighty gods? Yet Caesar shall go forth” (Julius Caesar act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  This post showing up on March 15, it is expected for the theme to be “Beware the ides of March”. But it would be too obvious. Instead here is Read More

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Shakespeare on Hope

Posted on March 14, 2012 by jimmie

“True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings: Kings it makes gods, and meaner creatures kings.” (KRIII act 5. sc. 2) Tips for Use. Hope, (that often today goes under the corporate-marketing definition of positive attitude) is endemic. Include the quote inside or at the end of a presentation – especially the presentation deals Read More

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Chance and Determination

Posted on March 13, 2012 by jimmie

“In the reproof of chance Lies the true proof of men” (Troilus and Cressida, act 1 sc. 3) Tips for Use. Good words to inspire yourself or others. Incorporate into a business presentation or a motivational speech. Meaningful quote when the chances of success seem slim or when you are criticized (unjustly) for going against Read More

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No meat, please. Shakespeare on Vegetarianism

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jimmie

“… but I am a great eater of beef, and I believe that does harm my wit.” (Twelfth Night act 1 sc. 3) Tips for Use. Make the quote part of an introduction when promoting the value of vegetarianism. Or quote to justify your vegetarian life-style and why you may refuse the meat offered at Read More

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I know What is Going On

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jimmie

“I see things too, although you judge I wink.” (Two Gentlemen from Verona act 1 sc. 2) Tips for Use. Say it to anyone who acts as if you did not know what is going on. Applicable in general to our increasingly Orwellian world, when massive out-of-control propaganda hides reality behind a wall of lies. Read More

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A Politician’s Promises as per Shakespeare

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jimmie

“Promising is the very air o’ the time: it opens the eyes of expectation: performance is ever the duller for his act; …To promise is most courtly and fashionable: performance is a kind of will or testament which argues a great sickness in his judgment that makes it.” (Timon of Athens act 5, sc.1) Tips Read More

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Have we all gone mad?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by jimmie

“…have we eaten on the insane root That takes the reason prisoner?” (Macbeth act 1 sc. 3) Tips for Use. At the office, or in a debate with your political opponent – when the proposal that is aired is complete madness. Regrettably the instances of application are endless. Just as one example, an insane root Read More

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When she is really angry….

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jimmie

“More wonderful when angels are so angry”. (King Richard III, act 2, sc. 2) Tip for Use. Perfect repartee when your wife, girlfriend or significant other is mad at you and she shows it. After delivering the line keep in mind and remember the principle of compliance, consisting in your (apparent) compliance with all her Read More

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