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Shakespeare on Sleep as a Health-Care Remedy

Posted on May 24, 2012 by jimmie

“The best of rest is sleep, And that thou oft provokest; yet grossly fear’st Thy death, which is no more.” (Measure For Measure act 3, sc.1) Tips for Use. Here is a quotation that, divided into sections, can be applied in three different contexts. That the best of rest is sleep, is a medical or Read More

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Shakespeare and an Original Way to Say Thank you

Posted on May 23, 2012 by jimmie

 “…within this wall of flesh There is a soul that counts thee her creditor And with advantage means to pay thy love.” (King John act 3, sc. 1) Tips for Use.  For any occasion when you wish to be original in expressing gratitude, rather than the universal “thank you”. If you like…

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All Words, no Substance, Character defined

Posted on April 6, 2012 by jimmie

“I did never know so full a voice issue from so empty a heart: but the saying is true, ‘The empty vessel makes the greatest sound’.” (King Henry V, act 4, sc. 4) Tips for Use.   Sarcastic comment on a loud character, especially if he thinks highly of himself.  Possible answer to the question, Read More

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A Consummation devoutly to be (un)wished?

Posted on February 25, 2012 by jimmie

“… and by a sleep to say we end The heart-ache, and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to; ‘tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished.” (Hamlet act 3 sc. 1) Tips for Use. Shakespeare quotations are  found everywhere, in literature, history and essays, English and foreign. Often the quotes are included while Read More

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Greed, Power and Consequences

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jimmie

Then every thing includes itself in power, Power into will, will into appetite; And appetite, an universal wolf, So doubly seconded with will and power, Must make perforce an universal prey, And last eat up himself.” (Troilus and Cressida act 1, sc. 3) Tips for Use. Optimal words to concisely describe the structure of power. Read More

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Compliment…. an angel, answer to question

Posted on February 18, 2012 by jimmie

“By Jupiter an angel, or if not, an earthly paragon. Behold divineness” (Cymbeline.3.6) Tips for Use. Show your astonishment at  female perfection even if perfection may not be complete. Remember that flattery is the infantry of negotiations (Oscar Wilde). Or  soothe her feelings in case of a previous disagreement leaving her to feel slighted. “Behold Read More

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When Someone is worth less than Dust

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jimmie

“You are not worth the dust which the rude wind Blows in your face.” (King Lear 4.2) Comments and How to Use. When you want to express your deep contempt for an individual of either sex.  See also ‘Insult, not worth another word – You are not worth another word, else I’d call you knave.’ Read More

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Those Girls of Italy

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jimmie

“Those girls of Italy, take heed of them; They say, our French lack language to deny, If they demand.” (AWEW.2.1) How to Use. A befitting romantic Shakespeare line for tongue-in-cheek praise of Italian ladies and attractions thereof. With  minimal poetic license you can change ‘Italy’ to any other country and ‘French’ to the other applicable  Read More

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Your Home, Your Castle

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jimmie

“This castle hath a pleasant seat; the air Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself Unto our gentle senses.” (Macbeth.1.6) How to use. Here is an elegant means to pay a sincere and mildly flattering compliment to your host by relying one of the many and best Shakespearean quote. The size or nature of the house does Read More

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Foreign Girls

Posted on January 10, 2012 by jimmie

“I shall never move thee in French, unless it be to laugh at me.” (King Henry V 5.2) How to use. The quote is applicable to whatever nationality your girlfriend may have, if you are weak in her language, e.g. “I shall never move thee in Hungarian, unless it be to laugh at me”You will Read More

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