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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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Shakespeare on Health-Care, Natural Medicine, Alternative Medicine, Natural Remedy

Posted on August 8, 2012 by jimmie

 “Our foster-nurse of nature is repose, The which he lacks, that to provoke in him, Are many simples operative, whose power Will close the eye of anguish” (King Lear act 4, sc. 4) Tips for use.  A good line to recommend rest to a fatigued colleague or friend. The idea of rest as a medicine Read More

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Shakespeare on Boredom, Boring Speaker, Lengthy Event and Polite Insults

Posted on August 7, 2012 by jimmie

“This will last out a night in Russia, When nights are longest there“ (Measure For Measure, act 2, sc. 1) Tips for use.  A sentiment that, no doubt, many of us have felt or acquired when exposed to interminable presentations by a particularly boring speaker. Or when we have been obliged by politeness to attend Read More

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Exception to Shakespeare by Way of Alexander Pope

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jimmie

“True Wit is Nature to Advantage drest, What oft was thought, bit ne’er so well Exprest” (A. Pope, Essay on Criticism) In today’s blog we take a brief excursion outside of the Shakespeare realm. A bit like the Tour de France, that, being such, takes the occasional leap into one of the neighboring countries. I Read More

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Shakespeare on Supersonic Speed Leading to Excellent Performance Review

Posted on July 22, 2012 by jimmie

“I’ll put a girdle around the earth In forty minutes.” (Midsummer Night’s Dream, act 2, sc. 1) Tips for Use.  A good answer to the question, “When will you be back?” – especially if the questioner expects you to be back promptly and with mission accomplished. Clearly Shakespeare anticipated the space age and the concurrent Read More

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Shakespeare on Thank you, Thank you notes, Comebacks and Insults

Posted on July 17, 2012 by jimmie

“Thank me no thankings, nor, proud me no prouds” (Romeo and Juliet, act 3, sc. 5) Tips for Use. Perfect repartee for insincere social expressions and an elegant way to invite the other party(ies) to cut to the chase. Particularly applicable when the thanking appears insincere or when you wish to deflect with some humor Read More

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Shakespeare Quote for Obnoxious Telemarketers

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jimmie

 “What devil art thou, that dost torment me thus?” (Romeo and Juliet act 3, sc. 2) Comments. Perfect answer to a telemarketer or to any obnoxious character who harasses you for whatever reason. In truth the job of a telemarketer compares to that of an indentured servant. And we would tend to be lenient to Read More

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Shakespeare on love and education, dating advice

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jimmie

“Thou, Julia, thou hast metamorphosed me, Made me neglect my studies, lose my time, War with good counsel, set the world at nought; Made wit with musing weak, heart sick with thought.” (Two Gentlemen of Verona, act 1, sc. 1) Comments. Change ‘Julia’ to the name of the applicable lady. With minor modification turn the 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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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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