Category Archives: Chances Quotes

Shakespeare’s Insult on Appearance, both Physical and Metaphorical

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jimmie

“…not honour’d with A human shape.” (Tempest act 1, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Good insult or characterization of someone whom you despise intensely, either physically but, more likely, metaphorically. Or apply self-effacingly to yourself when you show up in dirty attire or similar at a formal event, due to unforeseen circumstances. This and other Read More

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Shakespeare on the Instruments of Darkness and their Modus Operandi

Posted on September 1, 2012 by jimmie

“… But ‘t is strange: And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths; Win us with honest trifles, to betray ‘s In deepest consequence.” (Macbeth act 1, sc. 3) Tips for Use. Good lines to point out and stigmatize the appearance of truth used to hide deep and Read More

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Shakespeare on Indecision, Uncertainty and Doubt

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jimmie

“And, like a man to double business bound, I stand in pause where I shall first begin, And both neglect.” (Hamlet act 3, sc. 3) Tips for Use.  When you are undecided about an issue, as we all are many or most of the times. Or when you need to explain why you have not Read More

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Shakespeare on Fate, Destiny and the Powerlessness of Man

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jimmie

“But, orderly to end where I begun, Our wills and fates do so contrary run That our devices still are overthrown; Our thoughts are ours, their ends none of our own.” (Hamlet, act 3, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  An eternal truth rendered in a way that will make you be original when you express Read More

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Shakespeare on Fresh Breath and Bad Breath Remedies if Needed

Posted on August 18, 2012 by jimmie

“The leaf of eglantine, whom not to slander, Out-sweetens not thy breath.” (Cymbeline, act 4, sc. 1) Tips for Use. Perfect answer if your better (or worse) half is concerned about her/his breath and queries you about it. Perhaps it is a case where a license to lie may be granted. The quality of breath Read More

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Shakespeare on Aging Gracefully, Wine & Laughter as Medicines

Posted on August 17, 2012 by jimmie

“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come, And let my liver rather heat with wine Than my heart cool with mortifying groans, Why should a man whose blood is warm within Sit like his grandsire cut in alabaster?” (Merchant of Venice, act 1, sc. 1) Tips for Use. A good answer to a question Read More

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Shakespeare on Recognition and Name Recognition

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jimmie

“… and every tongue that speaks But Romeo’s name, speaks heavenly eloquence.” (Romeo and Juliet, act 3, sc. 2) Tips for Use. It could be an answer to ‘Have you heard of So and So?’ where So and So is a lady of interest to you, e.g. ‘every tongue that speaks but (So and So’s) Read More

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Shakespeare on Pageantry, Pomp and the Fleeting Nature of Power

Posted on August 13, 2012 by jimmie

“… what is pomp, rule, reign, but earth and dust? And, live we how we can, yet die we must.” (King Henry VI part 3., act 5, sc. 2) Comments. No explanation is needed for these words uttered by Warwick the king-maker as he lies on the ground, wounded during the battle of Barnet (1471). Read More

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Shakespeare on Straight Talk, Sincerity and No Beating Around the Bush

Posted on August 11, 2012 by jimmie

“What I think I utter and spend my malice in my breath.” (Coriolanus, act 2, sc. 1) Tips for use.  A good way to declare both your sincerity, particularly if there is a hint or innuendo that you may be hiding something. A characteristic or quality that would be ideal with many a politician. Or Read More

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Shakespeare on bagpipe and bagpipes, musical taste, likes and dislikes

Posted on August 9, 2012 by jimmie

“Some men there are love not a gaping pig; … And others, when the bagpipe sings i’ the nose Cannot contain their urine.” (Merchant Of Venice, act 4, sc. 1) Tips for use.  Perfect repartee should you dislike the subject instrument and be asked about your related opinion. With some artistic license you can apply Read More

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