“ Death is a fearful thing. ”
William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Measure for Measure |
| Topic | death fearful |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1603 and 1604 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/23045/23045-h/23045-h.htm |
Context
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110 Claud. If it were damnable, he being so wise,
Why would he for the momentary trick Be perdurably fined?—O Isabel! Isab. What says my brother?
Claud. Death is a fearful thing. Isab. And shamed life a hateful.
115 Claud. Ay, but to die, and go we know not where;
To lie in cold obstruction and to rot; This sensible warm motion to become A kneaded clod; and the delighted spirit” source
110 Claud. If it were damnable, he being so wise,
Why would he for the momentary trick Be perdurably fined?—O Isabel! Isab. What says my brother?
Claud. Death is a fearful thing. Isab. And shamed life a hateful.
115 Claud. Ay, but to die, and go we know not where;
To lie in cold obstruction and to rot; This sensible warm motion to become A kneaded clod; and the delighted spirit” source
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