King Lear

William Shakespeare

Original language · as published

I thought the king had more affected the Duke of Albany than Cornwall.

It did always seem so to us: but now, in the division of the kingdom, it appears not which of the dukes he values most; for his gentleman, whom he hath appointed of his train to succeed in the place of a son, seems to love his mistress most.

Many a true word hath been spoken in jest.

If I hurt myself to-night, and my husband is away, who shall guard me? he that sleeps in the house shall be my ward—

The whoreson must be acknowledged.

What? do you make jest of me? I'll have my revenge upon you.

Hear me, my lord; what reason have you to whine against us? We never had a quarrel with our sister.

Sir, I do know you; I know you well. Your son, and you, and your daughters shall be welcome.

Speak so that I may understand you; I am not for you; your face is more than twice abused.

He that keeps nor crust nor crum, Weary of all, shall want some.

You are very silly to speak anything. You shall understand me; and we will talk further of this matter when we are alone.