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But Yet, Objections Direct or Indirect

Posted on February 7, 2012 by jimmie

“I do not like ‘but yet’, it does allay The good precedence: fie upon ‘but yet’, ‘But yet’ is as a jailer to bring forth Some monstrous malefactor.” (AC.2.5) Tips for use. When she is almost ready to say yes but there is still some hesitation expressed by “but yet”. Or in any occasion where Read More

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Good Lines for a Teetotaler

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jimmie

“… Here’s that which is too weak to be a sinner, honest water, which ne’er left man i’ the mire” (TOA 1.2)  Comments and How to Use. Applicable if you are a teetotaler when invited to drink alcohol. Or if you want to stop drinking before driving. In the actual play. The ornery Apemantus scorns Read More

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Compliment for Jewel or other Object

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jimmie

Sweet Ornament that Decks a Thing Divine (TGV 2.1) Comments and How to Use. “I can live for two months on a good compliment”. The statement is attributed to Mark Twain. Being complimented can be sometimes embarrassing, because agreeing may suggest conceit while disagreeing may hide false modesty. But saying that you can live for Read More

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Are Doctors Trustworthy?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jimmie

“… trust not the physician; His antidotes are poison, and he slays More than you rob.” (TOA.4.3) How to Use.  A reliable example to indicate your general lack of confidence in modern medicine. In the play. Two robbers stumble upon Timon who has retreated and retired to a wood. He talks with the robbers and Read More

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A Rose for Christmas?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jimmie

At Christmas I no more desire a rose, Than wish a snow in May’s new fangled mirth, But like of each thing as in season grows.” (LLL.1.1) How to Use. The best quotes capture simple truths in a unique way that makes them memorable. This is especially true of William Shakespeare’s quotes on life. Use Read More

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Champagne Toast

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jimmie

“I drink to the general joy o’ the whole table” (M.3.4) How to Use. The occasion where to use this quote is self-explanatory. It could open your before-dinner or after-dinner speech or toast. You could even add a bit of self-irony, considering the situation where the lines appear in Macbeth.  In fact Macbeth, after first Read More

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Good Appetite Toast

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jimmie

“Now, good digestion wait on appetite, And health on both!” (Macbeth 3.4) How to Use. Excellent and appropriate lines when you are asked to say a few words before or after a dinner. To add a touch of irony or black humor, you may refer to the origin of the quote. Namely, Macbeth hires two Read More

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