Category Archives: Romantic Shakespearean Quotes

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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April Showers, Love, Food for Love all in Sonnet #75

Posted on April 29, 2012 by jimmie

“So are you to my thoughts as food to life, Or as sweet-seasoned showers are to the ground” (SON 75) Tips for Use.  Excellent line for a card or a romantic declaration. It is true that the Sonnet as well as many others were directed to a young man, but the spirit transcends gender limitations. Read More

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Shakespeare and Remedies against Bad Breath

Posted on April 27, 2012 by jimmie

“And most dear actors, eat no onion, nor garlic, for we are to utter sweet breath.” (Midsummer Night’s Dream act 4, sc. 2) Tips for Use. You both are at dinner and the waiter suggests or praises a savory dish featuring garlic or onions as chief ingredients. Rather than say ‘no’ try, “Sorry, no onion, Read More

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Shakespeare and the Perfect Romantic Quote

Posted on April 19, 2012 by jimmie

“…the sweetest flower of all the field.” (Romeo and Juliet, act 4, sc. 5) Tips for Use.  It was Mark Twain who claimed he could live for two months on a good compliment. If it’s two months for a man, make it at least double for a lady. Today’s blog quote makes a  good line Read More

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Shakespeare, Astronomy and a different Type of Education

Posted on April 16, 2012 by jimmie

“Not from the stars do I my judgment pluck, And yet methinks I have astronomy, But from thine eyes my knowledge I derive.” (SON.14) Tips for Use.   Education from the eyes of a lover. It’s going a bit overboard but it makes for a flattering compliment, especially if you met the object of your Read More

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When your Girlfriend asks you for a Favor

Posted on April 15, 2012 by jimmie

“Being thy slave what should I do but tend Upon the hours and times of your desire? I have no precious time at all to spend, Nor services to do till you require.” (SON.57) Tips for Use.   Answer to, ‘Will you do this for me?’ And/or a follow up after you already said yes Read More

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Shakespeare’s Roses as the Best Flower

Posted on April 7, 2012 by jimmie

“Of all Flowres, methinks a Rose is best” (The Two Noble Kinsmen, act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Use as a compliment – the suggestion, by the way, does not proceed from the blog writer, but rather from an 18th manual of romantic behavior found in a library. That is, substitute the name of Read More

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Shakespeare on Persistence that pays off, at Work and in Love

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jimmie

“He that will have a cake out of the wheat, must tarry the grinding.” (Troilus and Cressida act 1, sc. 1) Tips for Use. These lines have multiple applications. Excellent, for example, during a job interview when your prospective employer asks you that canonical (and between ourselves silly) question, “Are you afraid of hard work?”, Read More

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The daffodils are here

Posted on March 11, 2012 by jimmie

“Daffodils, that come before the swallows dare, and take The winds of March with beauty” (Winter’s Tale Act 4, sc. 4) Tips for Use. Flowers are indissolubly linked to romance and the association woman-flower is almost instinctive. A flower is perfection. Therefore giving flowers to a lady is to give her a symbol of herself 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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