Quote by William Shakespeare

Cordelia! stay a little. Ha! What is't thou say'st? Her voice was ever soft.

Cordelia! stay a little. Ha! What is't thou say'st? Her voic

Summary

This quote is a response from King Lear in William Shakespeare's tragedy "King Lear." Here, Lear is asking his daughter Cordelia to stay and repeat what she said. He remarks on how Cordelia's voice is always gentle and soft. The quote suggests that Cordelia's kind nature is notable, setting her apart from her sisters who manipulate their voices to flatter their father for personal gain. It portrays Cordelia as honest and genuine, highlighting the stark contrast between her and the deceitful characters in the play.

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Death Grief Bereavement

By William Shakespeare

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