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A list of quotes from Othello, Shakespeare's well-known tragedy about jealousy and deception.
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck at: I am not what I am. (Iago, Act 1 Scene 1)
Even now, now, very now, an old black ram Is tupping your white ewe. (Iago, Act 1 Scene 1)
She wished she had not heard it, yet she wished That heaven had made her such a man. (Othello, Act 1 Scene 3)
My noble father, I do perceive here a divided duty. To you I am bound for life and education: My life and education both do learn me How to respect you. You are the lord of duty, I am hitherto your daughter. (Desdemona, Act 1 Scene 3)
Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are gardeners. (Iago, Act 1 scene 3)
Put money in thy purse. (Iago, Act 1 Scene 3)
If after every tempest come such calms, May the winds blow till they have wakened death! (Othello, Act 2 Scene 1)
Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial. (Cassio, Act 2 Scene 3)
O, beware, my lord, of jealousy: It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on. (Iago, Act 3 Scene 3)
O, now, for ever Farewell the tranquil mind; farewell content. (Othello, Act 3 Scene 3)
'Tis not a year or two shows us a man: They are all but stomachs, and we all but food: They eat us hungerly, and when they are full They belch us. (Emilia, Act 3 Scene 4)
Yet I’ll not shed her blood, Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snow, And smooth as monumental alabaster. (Othello, Act 5 Scene 2)
Let heaven and men and devils, let them all, All, all, cry shame against me, yet I'll speak. (Emilia, Act 5 Scene 2)
I kissed thee ere I killed thee: no way but this, Killing myself, to die upon a kiss. (Othello, Act 5 scene 2)
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Othello Quotes
Looking for Othello quotes? Othello remains one of Shakespeare’s most enduring plays, full of memorable quotes from start to finish. As ever, Shakespeare brings new words and phrases into common usage – from describing jealousy as a “ green-eyed monster ” to having Iagio say that he will wear his heart upon his sleeve.
Read our selection of the very best quotes from Othello below, spoken by a variety of primary and secondary characters in the play. Along with each Othello quote the character speaking is listed, along with act and scene.
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck at: I am not what I am.
( Iago , Act 1 Scene 1)
Even now, now, very now, an old black ram Is tupping your white ewe.
(Iago, Act 1 Scene 1)
I follow to serve my turn upon him: We cannot all be masters, nor all masters Cannot be truly follow’d
(Iago – Act 1, Scene 1)
She wished she had not heard it, yet she wished That heaven had made her such a man.
(Othello, Act 1 Scene 3)
My noble father, I do perceive here a divided duty. To you I am bound for life and education: My life and education both do learn me How to respect you. You are the lord of duty, I am hitherto your daughter.
( Desdemona , Act 1 Scene 3)
Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are gardeners.
(Iago, Act 1 Scene 3)
Put money in thy purse.
To mourn a mischief that is past and gone is the next way to draw new mischief on..
The Duke (Act 1, Scene 3)
If after every tempest come such calms, May the winds blow till they have wakened death!
(Othello, Act 2 Scene 1)
I am not merry; but I do beguil The thing I am, by seeming otherwise.
(Desdemona – Act 2, Scene 1)
Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial.
(Cassio, Act 2 Scene 3)
Reputation is an idle and most false imposition, oft got without merit and lost without deserving
Iago (Act 2, Scene 3)
O, beware, my lord, of jealousy: It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on.
(Iago, Act 3 Scene 3)
O, now, for ever Farewell the tranquil mind; farewell content.
(Othello, Act 3 Scene 3)
‘Tis not a year or two shows us a man: They are all but stomachs, and we all but food: They eat us hungerly, and when they are full They belch us.
(Emilia, Act 3 Scene 4)
Who would not make her husband a cuckold to make him a monarch?
Emilia (Act 4, Scene 3)
T’is neither here nor there
It makes us or it mars us..
(Iago – Act 5, Scene 1)
Yet I’ll not shed her blood, Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snow, And smooth as monumental alabaster.
(Othello, Act 5 Scene 2)
Let heaven and men and devils, let them all, All, all, cry shame against me, yet I’ll speak.
(Emilia, Act 5 Scene 2)
I kissed thee ere I killed thee: no way but this, Killing myself, to die upon a kiss.
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“Poor and content is rich, and rich enough; but riches fineness is as winter To him that ever fears he shall be poor;-Good heavens, the souls of all my tribe defend From jealousy!” Iago
“Yet again your fingers to your lips? Would they were clyster pipes for your sake!” Iago Act 2 scene 1
Excellent wretch!/ Perdition catch my soul/ But I do love thee; and when I love thee not,/ Chaos is come again. Othello, Act 3, scene III
How poor are they that have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?
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The quote reveals that Desdemona is very aware of, and eager to honor, social expectations of showing loyalty to her husband. This loyalty will later endanger Desdemona because she refuses to defend herself or challenge Othello’s authority over her. Do not doubt, Cassio, But I will have my lord and you again.
in Venice they do not let heaven see the pranks they dare not show their husbands. othello act iii scene iii. i am bound to thee forever. Othello act III scene iv. 'tis true there's magic in the web of it (about handkerchief) Othello act IV scene ii. i took you for that cunning ***** of Venice that married with Othello. Iago act IV scene ii.
In Othello, the major symbols that represent the dualities of loyalty and betrayal are the rank of Lieutenant, the handkerchief, and, quite simply, words. Rank of Lieutenant: Iago is insanely ...
Othello, on the other hand, is corrupted in his love and loyalty. This is the work of Iago, to be sure, but it is also the result of Othello’s own jealousy. He is insecure in his relationship ...
Explanation and Analysis: Unlock with LitCharts A +. Act 2, scene 3 Quotes. "Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial." Related Characters: Michael Cassio (speaker) Related Symbols: Animals.
A list of quotes from Othello, Shakespeare's well-known tragedy about jealousy and deception. For daws to peck at: I am not what I am. Is tupping your white ewe. That heaven had made her such a man. I do perceive here a divided duty. How to respect you. You are the lord of duty, I am hitherto your daughter.
Emilia’s loyalty. Emilia tries to be a loyal wife and servant but her loyalty is repeatedly tested by the incidents surrounding the handkerchief. Emilia makes the wrong moral choice when she gives the handkerchief to Iago because he ‘hath a hundred times/ Wooed me to steal it’ (III.3.296–7). Emilia does this in spite of knowing ...
May the winds blow till they have waken'd death! —After a rough sea voyage from Venice, Othello expresses his joy at his reunion with Desdemona. I'll have our Michael Cassio on the hip, Abuse him to the Moor in the rank garb--. For I fear Cassio with my night-cap too--. Make the Moor thank me, love me and reward me.
If after every tempest come such calms, May the winds blow till they have wakened death! (Othello, Act 2 Scene 1) I am not merry; but I do beguil. The thing I am, by seeming otherwise. (Desdemona – Act 2, Scene 1) Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is ...