Transcript Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing
Quotations
Act I
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“Can the world buy such a jewel?” (1.1)
– Claudio
He wears his faith but as the fashion of his hat; it ever
changes with the next block.” (1.1)
– Beatrice
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“It must not be denied that I am a plain-dealing villain.”
(1.3)
– Don John
Act II
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Thus answer I in the name of Benedick, But hear this ill
news with the ears of Claudio.” (2.1)
– Claudio
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“I will in the interim undertake one of Hercules’ labors,
which is, to bring Signior Benedick and the Lady Beatrice
into a mountain of affection.” (2.1)
– Don Pedro
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“Proof enough to misuse the prince, to vex Claudio,
to undo Hero, and kill Leonato. (2.2)
– Borachio
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“When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I
should live till I were married.” (2.3)
– Benedick
Act III
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Stand I condemned for pride and scorn so much? Contempt
farewell and maiden pride, adieu!” (3.2)
– Beatrice
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“But know that I have tonight wooed Margaret, the lady Hero’s
gentlewoman, by the name of Hero.” (3.3)
– Borochio
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“Our watch, sir, have indeed comprehended two aspicious
persons, and we would have them examined before your
worship.” (3.5)
– Dogberry
Act IV
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“She
knows the heat of a luxurious bed; Her
blush is guiltiness, not modesty.” (4.1)
– Claudio
“I stand dishonored that have gone about to
link my friend to a common stale.” (4.1)
– Don Pedro
Do not live, Hero; do not ope thine eyes. (4.1)
– Leonato
Act IV – Continued…
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“That what we have we prize not to the
worth / Whiles we enjoy it.” (4.1)
– Friar
“Kill Claudio.” (4.1)
– Beatrice
“Though it be not written down, yet forget
not that I am an ass.” (4.2)
– Dogberry
Act V
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“For there was never yet philosopher that could endure
the toothache patiently.” (5.1)
– Leonato
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“One Hero died defiled; but I do live, And surely as I
live, I am a maid.” (5.4)
– Hero
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“Here’s our own hands against our hearts.” (5.4)
– Benedick