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Shakespeare and enforced or self-enforced silence

Posted on March 26, 2012 by jimmie

“It is not nor it cannot come to good: But break, my heart; for I must hold my tongue.” (H.1.2) Tips for Use. A concise, elegant, diplomatic and yet forceful way to indicate your displeasure at unraveling of things, “Break my heart, for I must hold my tongue.” Equally good when you wish to show Read More

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Shakespeare and the idea of Time

Posted on March 24, 2012 by jimmie

 “….the end crowns all, And that old common arbitrator, Time, Will one day end it.” (Troilus and Cressida act 4 sc.5) Tips for Use.  A more original and elegant alternative to the classical, “ que sera’ sera’ “. When the debate as to what may or may not happen cannot be resolved. Equally, an appropriate Read More

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Shakespeare, Thought as the Arbiter of Good and Bad

Posted on March 23, 2012 by jimmie

 “…for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” (Hamlet act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  When you try to rationalize a difference of opinion on a matter that can be judged one way or another. Short as it is, the line embodies a profound philosophical and practical truth the Read More

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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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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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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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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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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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Nonsense! Or Senseless Speaking

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jimmie

 “… senseless speaking or a speaking such As sense cannot untie.” (Cymbeline act 5 sc. 4) Tips for Use. That many speak nonsense or don’t know what they are talking about requires no explanation or proof. Turn on any TV channel and  masochistically listen to the typical declarations of sundry politicians. Generalities, platitudes, untruths, statements Read More

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