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Now, good my lord,
Let there be some more test made of my mettle
Before so noble read more
Now, good my lord,
Let there be some more test made of my mettle
Before so noble and so great a figure
Be stamped upon it.
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in
his heart: his words were softer read more
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in
his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn
swords.
How often misused words generate misleading thoughts.
How often misused words generate misleading thoughts.
One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.
One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.
He who can take advice is sometimes superior to him who can give it.
He who can take advice is sometimes superior to him who can give it.
An ounce of enterprise is worth a pound of privilege.
An ounce of enterprise is worth a pound of privilege.
(Goneril:) I have been worth the whistle.
(Albany:) O Goneril,
You are not worth the dust which read more
(Goneril:) I have been worth the whistle.
(Albany:) O Goneril,
You are not worth the dust which the rude wind
Blows in your face.
We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.
We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.
She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For read more
She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For which small thanks are still the market price,
Even where the article at highest rate is.