Monologue

Cleopatra Monologue from Antony and Cleopatra

From Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare

female · anguished · 34 sec

I will not hurt him. These hands do lack nobility that they strike A meaner than myself, since I myself Have given myself the cause. Enter the Messenger again with Charmian. Come hither, sir. Though it be honest, it is never good To bring bad news. Give to a gracious message An host of tongues, but let ill tidings tell Themselves when they be felt.

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