Chapter OATH to OFFENCE of Index by Grocott's Quotations - Alpha

Shakespeare.—King Henry VI. Part III. Act V. Scene 5. (King Edward.)

1. If they have done this deed, my noble lord.
2. If!—thou protector of this damned strumpet,
Talk’st thou to me of ifs?—Thou art a traitor:—
Off with his head.

Shakespeare.—King Richard III. Act III. Scene 4. (Gloster to Hastings.)

OFFENCE.—All’s not offence that indiscretion finds.

Shakespeare.—King Lear, Act II. Scene 4. (Goneril to her Father.)

At every trifle scorn to take offence,
That always shews great pride, or little sense.

Pope.—On Criticism, Line 386.

Every offence is not a hate at first.

Shakespeare.—Merchant of Venice, Act IV. Scene 1.

O, my offence is rank, it smells to heaven!

Shakespeare.—Hamlet, Act III. Scene 3. (The King’s soliloquy.)

OFFENCE.—What dire offence from amorous causes springs;
What mighty contests rise from trivial things!

Pope.—Rape of the Lock, Line 1.