That a common man should be shamed before the world, is nothing
 Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889). copy citation

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Author Mark Twain
Source A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Topic shame world
Date 1889
Language English
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“and do him homage, high and low, rich and poor, for he is become the king’s right hand, is clothed with power and authority, and his seat is upon the highest step of the throne! Now sweep away this creeping night, and bring the light and cheer again, that all the world may bless thee.” But I said: “That a common man should be shamed before the world, is nothing; but it were dishonor to the king if any that saw his minister naked should not also see him delivered from his shame. If I might ask that my clothes be brought again—” “They are not meet,” the king broke in.” source