“ Lady, you know no rules of charity, which renders good for bad, blessings for curses. ”
William Shakespeare, Richard III (1597). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Richard III |
| Topic | evil charity |
| Date | 1597 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1591 and 1592 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1503/1503-h/1503-h.htm |
Context
“Either, heaven, with lightning strike the murderer dead; Or, earth, gape open wide and eat him quick, As thou dost swallow up this good king's blood, Which his hell-govern'd arm hath butchered! GLOSTER Lady, you know no rules of charity, Which renders good for bad, blessings for curses. ANNE Villain, thou knowest nor law of God nor man: No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity. GLOSTER But I know none, and therefore am no beast. ANNE O wonderful, when devils tell the truth! GLOSTER”
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