Today’s Totally Random Lines
Ay, sir; where lies that? If ‘twere a kibe
‘Twould put me to my slipper: but I feel not
This deity in my bosom.
Antonio
The Tempest Act II, Scene i, Line 273
Antonio is trying to convince Sebastian to murder his own brother so that Sebastian can become king of Naples. Antonio explains that it worked out fine for him when he had his own brother exiled so that he could take over the dukedom of Milan. Sebastian asks Antonio if it didn’t bother his conscience, and that’s what Antonio is replying to above.
Here’s Pete’s version of Antonio’s reply: Where lies my conscience? If it were a blister on my foot I would wear slippers, but I feel no conscience. Well, that’s a pretty loose paraphrasing, but hopefully you get the picture.
I really like the way Antonio refers to his conscience as a deity in my bosom. That is clearly a line that you could use if someone ever asked you if something bothers your conscience.
Pete, doesn't it bother your conscience just a little that you hung up on that guy?
I feel not this deity in my bosom.
Oh, it's a fabulous line; just another little bit of Will’s magic dust.
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