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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-06-07 09:03 AM
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Thursday, September 6. William Shakespeare's Thought For The Day:


"I mine own gain'd knowledge should profane,
If I would time expend with such a snipe,
But for my sport and profit."

Othello, Act I, Scene 3, Lines 382-384.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-06-07 09:48 AM
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1. My dear Aristus!
Oh, good one!

He of the dog-fighting fame.....or should I say infame? But that doesn't exactly work...

I don't quite get the Othello ...

Could you help translate?

So good to have you back, sweetie!

:hug:
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-06-07 10:51 AM
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2. Hi, CalPeg.
Basically put, and this is my own interpretation, is that the speaker would be lowering himself and wasting his time associating with the subject for any serious reason. Without the play in front of me, I forget if the quote is in reference to Cassio or to Othello himself. Hope that helps.

:hi: CalPeg!
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-06-07 11:16 AM
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3. Ah, that does help!
It makes a lot of sense...

Thanks!

:hi: Aristus!
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Suich Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-06-07 11:17 AM
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4. What's in the bag he's holding???
Good to see you back, Aristus!

:)
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-06-07 11:53 AM
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5. I'm with CalPeg . . .
I also need a translation . . .

but my *gut* tells me you are spot on!!

So glad you're back.
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-06-07 02:21 PM
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6. Thanks, Bullwinkle.
It's good to be back. B-)
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