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Shakespeare on Ambition, Upstarts, Lowliness as Ambition’s Ladder

“…’tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition’s    ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face; But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees … Continue reading

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Shakespeare on Banking

 “Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.” (Hamlet act 1, sc. 3) Tips for Use. Today Polonius would probably modify his exhortations. Rather than not … Continue reading

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Shakespeare, Sixth Sense, Perception and the Mind’s Eye

Hamlet …methinks I see my father. Horatio  Where, my lord? Hamlet  In my mind’s eye, Horatio. (Hamlet, act 1, sc.2) Tips for Use.  When you cannot provide immediate evidence for your instincts and you are asked for an explanation. “I … Continue reading

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Shakespeare on Persistence that pays off, at Work and in Love

“He that will have a cake out of the wheat, must tarry the grinding.” (Troilus and Cressida act 1, sc. 1) Tips for Use. These lines have multiple applications. Excellent, for example, during a job interview when your prospective employer … Continue reading

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Best Excuses with Shakespeare’s help

“… 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 … Continue reading

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