"King Lear" Quotes
A king's descent into madness and the consequences of his decisions on his family and kingdom.
classics | 84 pages | Published in 1723
Quotes
How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child!
Nothing will come of nothing.
I am a man more sinned against than sinning.
The art of our necessities is strange, that can make vile things precious.
Have more than thou showest, speak less than thou knowest.
As flies to wanton boys are we to th' gods; they kill us for their sport.
Love's not love when it is mingled with regards that stand aloof from the entire point.
The worst is not, so long as we can say 'This is the worst.'
Truth's a dog must to kennel; he must be whipped out, when Lady the brach may stand by th' fire and stink.
I am a very foolish fond old man, fourscore and upward, not an hour more nor less; and, to deal plainly, I fear I am not in my perfect mind.
