“ They met so near with their lips that their breaths embraced together. ”
William Shakespeare, Othello (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Othello |
| Topic | love lips breath |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1601 and 1604 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1531/1531-h/1531-h.htm |
Context
“Didst thou not see her paddle with the palm of his hand? Didst not mark that?
RODERIGO. Yes, that I did. But that was but courtesy.
IAGO. Lechery, by this hand. An index and obscure prologue to the history of lust and foul thoughts. They met so near with their lips that their breaths embrac'd together. Villainous thoughts, Roderigo! When these mutualities so marshal the way, hard at hand comes the master and main exercise, the incorporate conclusion. Pish! But, sir, be you ruled by me. I have brought you from Venice.” source
RODERIGO. Yes, that I did. But that was but courtesy.
IAGO. Lechery, by this hand. An index and obscure prologue to the history of lust and foul thoughts. They met so near with their lips that their breaths embrac'd together. Villainous thoughts, Roderigo! When these mutualities so marshal the way, hard at hand comes the master and main exercise, the incorporate conclusion. Pish! But, sir, be you ruled by me. I have brought you from Venice.” source
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