Category Archives: Encouraging Quotes

Shakespeare on Social Issues and the 1%

Posted on October 7, 2012 by jimmie

“…Let the superfluous and lust-dieted man, That slaves your ordinance, that will not see Because he doth not feel, feel your power quickly; So distribution should undo excess, And each man have enough.” (King Lear, act 4, sc. 1) Comments.  The ordinance or order Gloucester refers to, was established by the Heavens and it implies Read More

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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 the opposite side of the earth. Modern technology has also dramatically reduced the time required Read More

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Shakespeare on Talents and their Use

Posted on August 31, 2012 by jimmie

Heaven doth with us as we with torches do, Not light them for themselves, for if our virtues Did not go forth of us, ’twere all alike As if we had them not.” (Measure for Measure, act 1, sc.1) Tips for Use. Answer to a compliment where your unique and particular skills are praised – Read More

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Shakespeare on Common Sense and its Pitfalls

Posted on August 29, 2012 by jimmie

“And what impossibility would slay In common sense, sense saves another way.” (All’s Well That Ends Well, act 2, sc. 1) Tips for Use.  A way to justify your going along with an idea suggested by others, though you rate its success unlikely. The lines also illustrate the inherent paradox of common sense. If common Read More

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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 you are not in the mood to talk and your silence is interpreted as moodiness, Read More

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Shakespeare on Fate, Destiny and the Powerlessness of Man

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jimmie

“But, orderly to end where I begun, Our wills and fates do so contrary run That our devices still are overthrown; Our thoughts are ours, their ends none of our own.” (Hamlet, act 3, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  An eternal truth rendered in a way that will make you be original when you express Read More

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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 is a case where a license to lie may be granted. The quality of breath Read More

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Shakespeare on Aging Gracefully, Wine & Laughter as Medicines

Posted on August 17, 2012 by jimmie

“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come, And let my liver rather heat with wine Than my heart cool with mortifying groans, Why should a man whose blood is warm within Sit like his grandsire cut in alabaster?” (Merchant of Venice, act 1, sc. 1) Tips for Use. A good answer to a question Read More

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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. You’re very welcome.” (Winter’s Tale.4.4) Tips for Use. In Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets flowers are 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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