Duchess quotes

“The misery of us that are born great!/

We are forced to woo because none dare woo us”1.3

“Diamonds are of most value,/

They say, that have pass'd through most jewellers' hands” – 1.3

“heaven-gates are not so highly arch'd/ As princes' palaces;

they that enter there / Must go upon their knees” 4.2

“I am Duchess of Malfi still”

3.2

“Man is most happy when 's own actions/

Be arguments and examples of his virtue.” 1.3

“ Wish me good speed;/

For I am going into a wilderness,” 1.2

“That I perceive death, now I am well awake /

Best gift is they can give or I can take” 4.2

“The church enjoys fasting:/

I will starve myself to death” 4.1

“I am not mad yet,/

to my cause of sorrow” 4.2

“I forgive them“

4.2