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Shakespeare, The Tempest, Caliban, a Thing of Darkness

Posted on June 30, 2012 by jimmie

“…Two of these fellows you Must know and own; this thing of darkness! Acknowledge mine.” (Tempest act 5, sc. 1) Comments. The ‘thing of darkness’ is the monster Caliban of the Tempest. But the description fits anything that you particularly dislike or person you particularly dislike because of character or other issues. E.G. “This thing 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 Insults and a Good Comeback to an Insult

Posted on June 19, 2012 by jimmie

CLIFFORD Why, what a brood of traitors have we here! YORK Look in a glass, and call thy image so (King Henry VI part 2 act 5, sc. 1) Tips for use. Powerful verbal retort to an insult – “Look in a glass, and call thy image so.” If you like this website why not Read More

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Shakespeare on Dreams, Children of an Idle Brain

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jimmie

“… I talk of dreams, Which are the children of an idle brain, Begot of nothing but vain fantasy, Which is as thin of substance as the air And more inconstant than the wind” (Romeo and Juliet act 1, sc. 4) Tips for use. Excellent line to contest and state your opposition to an unrealistic Read More

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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, Man as Simple Dust and a Targeted Insult

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jimmie

“And yet, to me, what is this quintessence of dust? Man delights not me, no, nor woman neither, though by your smiling you seem to say so” (Hamlet act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use. Hamlet may have been the quintessential pessimist. But the goriness of the recent news reaches such peaks at times as Read More

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Shakespearean Insult. How to Put a Liar in his Place

Posted on May 9, 2012 by jimmie

“Then, Saunder, sit there, the lyingest knave in Christendom. If thou hadst been born blind, thou mightest as well have known all our names as thus to name the several colours we do wear” (King Henry VI.part 2. act 2 sc. 1) Tip for Use.  Excellent way to tell a liar that he is one Read More

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Shakespeare Insults and Mutual Dislikes

Posted on April 23, 2012 by jimmie

AENEAS. We know each other well. DIOMEDES. We do; and long to know each other worse.”  (Troilus and Cressida, act 4, sc. 1) Tips for Use. Call it chemistry or any other fancy term from psychology or pop psychology – we like some people and others we do not. Who has never met the occasion Read More

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Shakespeare’s Optimal Comeback, Insult or Retort to Stupid Remark

Posted on April 12, 2012 by jimmie

“Thy lips rot off” (Timon of Athens act 4, sc. 3) Tips for Use.  Excellent way out when you cannot immediately come up with a retort to a witticism or accusing remark of which you are the subject. Equally usable during a presentation when you are fielding a nasty comment by an obnoxious party in Read More

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Shakespeare, King Lear, Powerful Insult and Elegant Verbal Self Defense

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jimmie

“O Goneril! You are not worth the dust which the rude wind Blows in your face.” (King Lear act 4, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Superb and elegant insult that can be delivered directly to your despicable opponent or included in a political speech. Just change “Goneril” and substitute with the applicable name. Given, for Read More

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