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Cyril Tourneur Quotes

When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good.

When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good.

Cyril Tourneur
Tragedy
Cyril Tourneur, Thomas Middleton, C. R. A. Foakes (1996). “The Revenger's Tragedy”, p.9, Manchester University Press

Most women have small waists the world throughout, But their desires are thousand miles about.

Cyril Tourneur
Women, Desire, World
Cyril Tourneur, Thomas Middleton, C. R. A. Foakes (1996). “The Revenger's Tragedy”, p.114, Manchester University Press

I shine in tears like the sun in April.

Cyril Tourneur
Shining, Tears, Sun
Cyril Tourneur, Thomas Middleton, C. R. A. Foakes (1996). “The Revenger's Tragedy”, p.127, Manchester University Press

Joy's a subtle elf, I think man's happiest when he forgets himself.

Cyril Tourneur
Thinking, Joy, Forget
"Webster & Tourneur".

A drunkard clasp his teeth and not undo 'em, To suffer wet damnation to run through 'em.

Cyril Tourneur
Running, Suffering, Damnation
Cyril Tourneur (1965). “The Revenger's Tragedy”, p.64, U of Nebraska Press

Since, by your greatness, you Are nearer heaven in place; be nearer it In goodness: rich men should transcend the poor, As clouds the earth; rais'd by the comfort of The sun, to water dry and barren grounds.

Cyril Tourneur
Greatness, Men, Clouds

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