“ CLEOPATRA. Be it known that we, the greatest, are misthought For things that others do; and when we fall We answer others' merits in our name, Are therefore to be pitied. ”
William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Antony and Cleopatra |
| Topic | pity merit |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1603 and 1607 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1534/pg1534-images.html |
Context
“[To SELEUCUS.] Pr'ythee go hence; Or I shall show the cinders of my spirits Through theashes of my chance.—Wert thou a man, Thou wouldst have mercy on me.
CAESAR. Forbear, Seleucus.
[Exit SELEUCUS.]
CLEOPATRA. Be it known that we, the greatest, are misthought For things that others do; and when we fall We answer others' merits in our name, Are therefore to be pitied. CAESAR. Cleopatra, Not what you have reserv'd, nor what acknowledg'd, Put we i' the roll of conquest: still be't yours, Bestow it at your pleasure; and believe Caesar's no merchant, to make prize with you Of things that merchants sold.” source
CAESAR. Forbear, Seleucus.
[Exit SELEUCUS.]
CLEOPATRA. Be it known that we, the greatest, are misthought For things that others do; and when we fall We answer others' merits in our name, Are therefore to be pitied. CAESAR. Cleopatra, Not what you have reserv'd, nor what acknowledg'd, Put we i' the roll of conquest: still be't yours, Bestow it at your pleasure; and believe Caesar's no merchant, to make prize with you Of things that merchants sold.” source
