Paul Thomas. Daily Express
Dear Charlie,
You may be wondering about this
post's heading.
I am not trying to profess a sudden
passion for horses, or a desperate need to ride away.
Nor is this a more or less subtle
attempt at hinting at the Shakespeare on the OIB literature program next year.
I am quite confident, you recognized
the quote from King Richard III. (V,4 )
If you haven't read it, here is a
sample of other famous quotes as appetizers:
“Dispute not with her: she is lunatic.”
“So wise so young, they say, do never live long.”
“Out of my sight! Thou dost infect mine eyes.”
“And thus I clothe my naked villainy
With odd old ends stol'n out of holy writ;
And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.”
No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity. But I know none, and
therefore am no beast.”
Food for thought, isn't it?
It is always quite a pleasure to refer to Shakespeare and his
play. So I hereby challenge the OIB students and the readers of this blog
to post their favorite quote by Shakespeare in a comment.
But I also have another reason for particularly focusing on Richard III.
I've just read an interesting article in the Guardian.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2014/sep/17/richard-iii-how-king-killed-battle-helmet-video
Have you been following the debates about him and his remains?
Do read these articles, if you get the chance.
Best,
Mrs. C
"You base football player" (King Lear, I,4).
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