“ no wonder, When rich ones scarce tell true. To lapse in fulness Is sorer than to lie for need ”
William Shakespeare, Cymbeline (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Cymbeline |
| Topic | lie need |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1609 and 1611 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1133/pg1133-images.html |
Context
“I think Foundations fly the wretched; such, I mean, Where they should be reliev'd. Two beggars told me I could not miss my way. Will poor folks lie, That have afflictions on them, knowing 'tis A punishment or trial? Yes; no wonder, When rich ones scarce tell true. To lapse in fulness Is sorer than to lie for need; and falsehood Is worse in kings than beggars. My dear lord! Thou art one o' th' false ones. Now I think on thee My hunger's gone; but even before, I was At point to sink for food. But what is this?”
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