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Shakespeare and Farewell to Shame

“I think our country sinks beneath the yoke; It weeps, it bleeds; and each new day a gash Is added to her wounds” Macbeth, act 4, sc. 3 For the unfamiliar Eric Holder is the US attorney general – he … Continue reading

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Shakespeare on Saudi-Arabian Style Executions

BUCKINGHAM Now, my lord, what shall we do, if we perceive Lord Hastings will not yield to our complots? GLOUCESTER Chop off his head, man; somewhat we will do… (King Richard III, act 3, sc. 1) Last Wednesday, Saudi Arabian … Continue reading

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Shakespeare on Arrogance

“…your heart Is cramm’d with arrogancy, spleen and pride.” (King Henry VIII, act 2, ac. 4) Comments.  Since 2000, America has been involved in “military operations” in the following countries: Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Yemen, East Timor, Afghanistan, Philippines, Ivory Coast, … Continue reading

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Shakespeare, Foul is Fair & Europe’s Nobel Peace Prize

“Fair is foul, and foul is fair: Hover through the fog and filthy air.” (Macbeth, act 1, sc. 1) Comments.   In 1985 Nobel decreed that the prize should be given to “the person who shall have done the most or … Continue reading

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Shakespeare, Pretense and the Second Presidential Debate

“So, my good window of lattice, fare thee well; thy casement I need not open, for I look through thee.” (All’s Well That Ends Well act 2, sc. 3) Comments.  Talk about pretense! We can see through the window of … Continue reading

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Shakespeare on the Pretended Difference between Obama and Romney

“…the weight of a hair will turn the scales between their avoirdupois.” (King Henry IV part 2, act 2, sc. 4) Comments.  Some of us cannot even watch a so called presidential debate – there are limits as to being … Continue reading

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Shakespeare on the State of the Union

“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” (Hamlet, act 1, sc. 4) Tips for Use.   Apply to place, company, state, nation or organization where you firmly believe that rot outweighs soundness. Not long ago, he who writes here was … Continue reading

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Shakespeare’s Insult on Appearance, both Physical and Metaphorical

“…not honour’d with A human shape.” (Tempest act 1, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Good insult or characterization of someone whom you despise intensely, either physically but, more likely, metaphorically. Or apply self-effacingly to yourself when you show up in … Continue reading

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Shakespeare on Hypocrisy, Deception and False Appearances

“O, what may man within him hide, Though angel on the outward side!” (Measure For Measure, act 3, sc. 2) Tips for use.  A pointed comment on hypocrisy and hypocrites and generally on deceptive or false appearances. The word hypocrisy … Continue reading

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Shakespeare on Opinion and Performance Appraisal

“God made him, and therefore let him pass for a man.” (Merchant of Venice, act 1, sc. 2) Comments. Perfect answer to the question, “What do you think of him?” when your opinion of the subject in question is negative. … Continue reading

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