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QuotationsQuotations

Act IAct I

““Can the world buy such a jewel?” (1.1) Can the world buy such a jewel?” (1.1) – ClaudioClaudio

He wears his faith but as the fashion of his hat; it He wears his faith but as the fashion of his hat; it ever changes with the next block.” (1.1) ever changes with the next block.” (1.1) – BeatriceBeatrice

““It must not be denied that I am a plain-dealing It must not be denied that I am a plain-dealing villain.” (1.3)villain.” (1.3)– Don JohnDon John

Act IIAct II

Thus answer I in the name of Benedick, But hear Thus answer I in the name of Benedick, But hear this ill news with the ears of Claudio.” (2.1)this ill news with the ears of Claudio.” (2.1)– ClaudioClaudio

““I will in the interim undertake one of Hercules’ I will in the interim undertake one of Hercules’ labors, which is, to bring Signior Benedick and the labors, which is, to bring Signior Benedick and the Lady Beatrice into a mountain of affection.” (2.1)Lady Beatrice into a mountain of affection.” (2.1)– Don PedroDon Pedro

““Proof enough to misuse the prince, to vex Proof enough to misuse the prince, to vex Claudio, to undo Hero, and kill Leonato. (2.2)Claudio, to undo Hero, and kill Leonato. (2.2)– BorachioBorachio

““When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I were married.” (2.3)should live till I were married.” (2.3)– BenedickBenedick

Act IIIAct III

Stand I condemned for pride and scorn so much? Stand I condemned for pride and scorn so much? Contempt farewell and maiden pride, adieu!” (3.2)Contempt farewell and maiden pride, adieu!” (3.2)– BeatriceBeatrice

““But know that I have tonight wooed Margaret, the lady But know that I have tonight wooed Margaret, the lady Hero’s gentlewoman, by the name of Hero.” (3.3)Hero’s gentlewoman, by the name of Hero.” (3.3)– BorochioBorochio

““Our watch, sir, have indeed comprehended two Our watch, sir, have indeed comprehended two aspicious persons, and we would have them examined aspicious persons, and we would have them examined before your worship.” (3.5)before your worship.” (3.5)– DogberryDogberry

Act IVAct IV ““She knows the heat of a luxurious bed; She knows the heat of a luxurious bed;

Her blush is guiltiness, not modesty.” Her blush is guiltiness, not modesty.” (4.1)(4.1)– ClaudioClaudio

““I stand dishonored that have gone about I stand dishonored that have gone about to link my friend to a common stale.” (4.1)to link my friend to a common stale.” (4.1)– Don PedroDon Pedro

Do not live, Hero; do not ope thine eyes. Do not live, Hero; do not ope thine eyes. (4.1)(4.1)– LeonatoLeonato

Act IV – Continued…Act IV – Continued…““That what we have we prize not to the That what we have we prize not to the worth / Whiles we enjoy it.” (4.1)worth / Whiles we enjoy it.” (4.1)

– FriarFriar““Kill Claudio.” (4.1)Kill Claudio.” (4.1)

– BeatriceBeatrice““Though it be not written down, yet Though it be not written down, yet forget not that I am an ass.” (4.2)forget not that I am an ass.” (4.2)

– DogberryDogberry

Act VAct V

““For there was never yet philosopher that could For there was never yet philosopher that could endure the toothache patiently.” (5.1)endure the toothache patiently.” (5.1)– LeonatoLeonato

““One Hero died defiled; but I do live, And surely One Hero died defiled; but I do live, And surely as I live, I am a maid.” (5.4)as I live, I am a maid.” (5.4)– HeroHero

““Here’s our own hands against our hearts.” (5.4)Here’s our own hands against our hearts.” (5.4)– BenedickBenedick