“ there is no time so miserable but a man may be true. ”
William Shakespeare, Timon of Athens (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Timon of Athens |
| Topic | time |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1605 and 1606 |
| Weblink | http://shakespeare.mit.edu/timon/full.html |
Context
“First Bandit 'Tis in the malice of mankind that he thus advises
us; not to have us thrive in our mystery.
Second Bandit I'll believe him as an enemy, and give over my trade.
First Bandit Let us first see peace in Athens: there is no time
so miserable but a man may be true.
Exeunt Banditti
Enter FLAVIUS
FLAVIUS O you gods!
Is yond despised and ruinous man my lord?
Full of decay and failing? O monument
And wonder of good deeds evilly bestow'd!
What an alteration of honour”
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