Monthly Archives: March 2012

Shakespeare on Clear Communications & Presentation Ideas

Posted on March 21, 2012 by jimmie

“An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.” (King Richard III act4, sc. 4) Tips for Use.  In times when confusion is a sign of intelligence and ambiguity of genius suggesting otherwise is painfully naïve. Often, however, there is some unexpected value in (at least) the appearance of honesty. This is part of the indispensable Read More

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Best Excuses with Shakespeare’s help

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jimmie

“… and oftentimes excusing of a fault Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse…” (King John, act 4, sc. 2) Tips for Use. Making mistakes is a property of human nature and the craft of language has provided remedies from time immemorial. But remedies are like antibiotics – overusing them reduces their effectiveness. Read More

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Equality among men impossible, truth and misinterpretations

Posted on March 19, 2012 by jimmie

… clay and clay differs in dignity, Whose dust is both alike.” (Cymbeline, act 4, sc.1) Tips for Use. Use it as a philosophical argument to support your anti-leftist and anti-socialist views. Less awkwardly the quote can apply to situations, or people, or even things where it is important to emphasize the difference rather than Read More

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Verbal Self Defense, Shakespeare style

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jimmie

“…what man of good temper would endure this tempest of exclamation?” (KHIV.p2 act 2, sc. 1)  Tips for use. Here in the US we are in the midst of the so-called presidential elections. They are ‘so-called’ because of the massive pretense involved.  The equally so-called ‘people’ are invited to vote for one of two candidates 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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Good Excuses, Shakespeare style

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jimmie

“Infirmity doth still neglect all office Whereto our health is bound; we are not ourselves When nature, being oppress’d, commands the mind To suffer with the body: I’ll forbear.” (King Lear act 2, sc. 4) Tips for use. That our behavior cannot constantly emulate perfection is an unavoidable reality. Usually we have only ourselves to 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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Shakespeare on Hope

Posted on March 14, 2012 by jimmie

“True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings: Kings it makes gods, and meaner creatures kings.” (KRIII act 5. sc. 2) Tips for Use. Hope, (that often today goes under the corporate-marketing definition of positive attitude) is endemic. Include the quote inside or at the end of a presentation – especially the presentation deals Read More

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Chance and Determination

Posted on March 13, 2012 by jimmie

“In the reproof of chance Lies the true proof of men” (Troilus and Cressida, act 1 sc. 3) Tips for Use. Good words to inspire yourself or others. Incorporate into a business presentation or a motivational speech. Meaningful quote when the chances of success seem slim or when you are criticized (unjustly) for going against Read More

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No meat, please. Shakespeare on Vegetarianism

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jimmie

“… but I am a great eater of beef, and I believe that does harm my wit.” (Twelfth Night act 1 sc. 3) Tips for Use. Make the quote part of an introduction when promoting the value of vegetarianism. Or quote to justify your vegetarian life-style and why you may refuse the meat offered at Read More

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