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- “Dispute not with her: she is lunatic.” ― William Shakespeare, Richard III.
- “So wise so young, they say, do never live long.” ― William Shakespeare, Richard III.
- “And thus I clothe my naked villainy. With odd old ends stol'n out of holy writ; And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.” ― William Shakespeare, Richard III.
- “Out of my sight! Thou dost infect mine eyes.” ― William Shakespeare, Richard III.
Richard’s lines here represent some of the play’s most famous. In the heat of battle, Richard’s horse has been killed, and he needs another to search for Richmond more swiftly. Richard’s need for a horse demonstrates the fragility of human life and expectations.
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Famous Quotations from Richard III. Shakespeare’s play chronicling the devious machinations of the deformed villain, Richard, is packed with familiar quotations. Here are the most famous of them all. 1. A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse! (5.4.8), Richard. 2. Now is the winter of our discontent Made glorious summer by this sun of York.
(Act 1, Scene 1, lines 1–40) Richard speaks these lines to the audience at the beginning of the play. His speech serves a number of important purposes. It sets the scene, informing the audience that the play begins shortly after the death of Henry VI, with King Edward IV restored to the throne of England.
Read our selection of the very best quotes from Richard III, along with speaker, act and scene. The play is set across England in the run-up to the reign of King Richard III and is littered with quotes from characters that resonate in the common consciousness to this day.
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