Category Archives: Compliments

“I could live for two months on a good compliment”, said Mark Twain. A compliment, especially if tasteful, is a valuable weapon in the art of social intercourse. Shakespeare offers an almost inexhaustible source of compliments that are fresh, clear, elegant and effective. All compliments that appear on this site are extracted form the book “Your Daily Shakespeare.” Blogs are regularly posted on this and many other subjects and categories.

Shakespeare, Love Quotes for him, Love Quotes for her (more to come)

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jimmie

“Here comes the countess: now heaven walks on earth.” (Twelfth Night, act 5, sc. 1) Comments. We must, we should, we have to change the subject of political elections. If not else, in an attempt to forget that millions of … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra and a Romantic Greeting Liable to Misinterpretation

Posted on October 21, 2012 by jimmie

“…He’s speaking now, Or murmuring ‘Where’s my serpent of old Nile?’ (Antony and Cleopatra act 1, sc. 5) Comments.  Should you greet your girlfriend or significant other with “Where is my serpent of the Nile?” – or of the Potomac, … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Age, Birthdays and the Passing of Time

Posted on October 5, 2012 by jimmie

“My glass shall not persuade me I am old As long as youth and thou are of one date.” (Sonnet 22) Comments.  Isn’t it true that we can see youth reflected back, at least virtually or in imagination? The idea … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on the Speed of Thought

Posted on October 3, 2012 by jimmie

“For nimble thought can jump both sea and land, As soon as think the place where he would be.” (Sonnet 44) Comments.  Modern electronics has erased distances creating an almost instant virtual presence among people who may even live at … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on How to Get to a Girl’s Heart

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jimmie

 “Flatter and praise, commend, extol their graces, Though ne’er so black, say they have angels’ faces.” (Two Gentlemen of Verona, act 3, sc. 1) Comments. On flattery there is general consensus, it works. Oscar Wilde succinctly proclaimed that “flattery is … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Compliments to a Lady and the Discreet Casanova

Posted on September 16, 2012 by jimmie

“Full many a lady I have eyed with best regards; and many a time The harmony of their tongues hath into bondage Brought my too diligent ear: for several virtues Have I lik’d several women; never any With so full … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Silence and Happiness

Posted on August 27, 2012 by jimmie

BEATRICE. Speak, count, it is your cue. CLAUDIO. Silence is the perfectest herald of joy: I were but little happy, if I could say how much. (Much Ado About Nothing, act 2, sc. 1) Tips for Use. Excellent reply when … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Women and Roses

Posted on August 25, 2012 by jimmie

“For women are as roses, whose fair flower Being once display’d, doth fall that very hour.” (Twelfth Night, act 2, sc. 4) Tips for Use. The statement suggests a double standard and a trace of ‘macho’ philosophy. You may just … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Fresh Breath and Bad Breath Remedies if Needed

Posted on August 18, 2012 by jimmie

“The leaf of eglantine, whom not to slander, Out-sweetens not thy breath.” (Cymbeline, act 4, sc. 1) Tips for Use. Perfect answer if your better (or worse) half is concerned about her/his breath and queries you about it. Perhaps it … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Middle Age and Flowers for Middle Aged Men

Posted on August 15, 2012 by jimmie

“….Here’s flowers for you; Hot lavender, mints, savoury, marjoram; The marigold, that goes to bed wi’ the sun And with him rises weeping: these are flowers Of middle summer, and I think they are given To men of middle age. … Continue reading →

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