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Shakespeare on Love, Smoke and Sighs and General Related Symptoms

“Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs; Being urged, a fire sparkling in lovers’ eyes; Being vexed, a sea nourished with loving tears. (Romeo and Juliet act 1, sc. 1) Tips for use. If you concur, give your cold and somewhat pessimistic opinion on the subject during a topic discussion. Somewhat confirming Read More

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Shakespeare, Compliments on her Complexion

“The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars, As daylight doth lamp…”  (Romeo and Juliet, act 2, sc. 2) Tips for use. Lay it thick,  “the brightness of your cheek would shame those stars…lamp.” Are the lady’s cheeks not as bright she would like them to be? Does she apply make up? Latin poet Read More

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Shakespeare, a Rose and the Questionable Power of the Label

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet.” (Romeo and Juliet act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  Put a stop to debates about controversial definitions, names, or time-consuming arguments about choosing one name versus another – if in your view the name is irrelevant. Read More

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Shakespeare and Democracy in America

“A plague o’ both your houses! They have made worms’ meat of me.” (Romeo and Juliet act 3, sc. 1) Tips for Use.  Apply to Democrats and Republicans, or to the Congress or the Senate, if you are unhappy with the current two party system. That there is no difference between “both your houses” and, Read More

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