Duchess quotes

“The misery of us that are born great!/We are forced to woo because none dare woo us” – The Duchess, Act I, Scene III

“Diamonds are of most value,/They say, that have pass'd through most jewellers' hands” – The Duchess, Act I, Scene III

“heaven-gates are not so highly arch'd/ As princes' palaces; they that enter there / Must go upon their knees” The Duchess, Act IV, Scene II

“ I am Duchess of Malfi still” Act III Scene II

“Man is most happy when 's own actions/

Be arguments and examples of his virtue.” Act I Scene III

“ Wish me good speed;/

For I am going into a wilderness,” Act I Scene II

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

Best gift is they can give or I can take” Act IV Scene II

“The church enjoys fasting: /

I will starve myself to death” Act IV Scene I

“Diamonds are of most value, / they say

that have past through the most jewellers hands” Act I Scene I

“I am not mad yet,

to my cause of sorrow” Act IV Scene II

“I forgive them“ Act IV Scene II