Quote#Self
Perish that thought! No, never be it said
Quote byColley Cibber · 1671–1757
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Richard III (altered) (1700), Act V, scene 3..
English (original)
Perish that thought! No, never be it said That Fate itself could awe the soul of Richard. Hence, babbling dreams! you threaten here in vain! Conscience, avaunt! Richard ’s himself again! Hark! the shrill trumpet sounds to horse! away! My soul ’s in arms, and eager for the fray.
— Colley Cibber
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