“ Think you I bear the shears of destiny? Have I commandment on the pulse of life? ”
William Shakespeare, King John (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | King John |
| Topic | life fate control |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written around 1596 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1110/pg1110.txt |
Context
“
PEMBROKE. Indeed, we heard how near his death he was,
Before the child himself felt he was sick. This must be answer'd either here or hence. KING JOHN. Why do you bend such solemn brows on me?
Think you I bear the shears of destiny? Have I commandment on the pulse of life? SALISBURY. It is apparent foul-play; and 'tis shame
That greatness should so grossly offer it. So thrive it in your game! and so, farewell.
PEMBROKE. Stay yet, Lord Salisbury, I'll go with thee” source
PEMBROKE. Indeed, we heard how near his death he was,
Before the child himself felt he was sick. This must be answer'd either here or hence. KING JOHN. Why do you bend such solemn brows on me?
Think you I bear the shears of destiny? Have I commandment on the pulse of life? SALISBURY. It is apparent foul-play; and 'tis shame
That greatness should so grossly offer it. So thrive it in your game! and so, farewell.
PEMBROKE. Stay yet, Lord Salisbury, I'll go with thee” source
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