“ The true beginning of our end. ”
William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream (1601). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | A Midsummer Night's Dream |
| Topic | end beginning |
| Date | 1601 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1590 and 1597 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1514/1514-h/1514-h.htm |
Context
“
Flourish of trumpets. Enter the Prologue.
PROLOGUE If we offend, it is with our good will. That you should think, we come not to offend, But with good will. To show our simple skill,
That is the true beginning of our end. Consider then, we come but in despite. We do not come, as minding to content you, Our true intent is. All for your delight
We are not here. That you should here repent you,
The actors are at hand, and, by their show,” source
Flourish of trumpets. Enter the Prologue.
PROLOGUE If we offend, it is with our good will. That you should think, we come not to offend, But with good will. To show our simple skill,
That is the true beginning of our end. Consider then, we come but in despite. We do not come, as minding to content you, Our true intent is. All for your delight
We are not here. That you should here repent you,
The actors are at hand, and, by their show,” source
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