Twice-Told Tale
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.
–King John,
Act III, Scene iv
Category: Quote of the Day
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August 29
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August 28
A Bit Thick
Well said; that was laid on with a trowel.
–As You Like It,
Act I, Scene ii -
August 27
Don’t Cut Yourself
When valour preys on reason,
It eats the sword it fights with.–Antony and Cleopatra,
Act III, Scene xxxiii -
August 26
Enchant Them
We are such stuff
As dreams are made on: and our little life
Is rounded with a sleep.–The Tempest,
Act IV, Scene i -
August 25
Hothead
Out, you mad-headed ape!
A weasel hath not such a deal of spleen
As you are toss’d with.–Henry IV Part 1,
Act II, Scene iii -
August 24
Fortunate Journeys
The heavens give safety to your purposes,
Lead forth and bring you back in happiness.–Measure for Measure,
Act I, Scene i -
August 23
Pull Closer
The strong base and building of my love
Is as the very centre of the earth,
Drawing all things to it.–Troilus and Cressida,
Act IV, Scene ii