Marquis De Posa Monologue from Don Carlos: A Play

From Don Carlos: A Play by Friedrich Schiller

male · philosophical · 52 sec

It does sound somewhat strange-- But be it so. The present times abound In prodigies. (QUEEN: But none can equal this.) Suppose I had at last allowed myself To be converted, and had weary grown Of playing the eccentric at the court Of Philip. The eccentric! What is that? He who would be of service to mankind Must first endeavor to resemble them. What end is gained by the vain-glorious garb Of the sectarian? Then suppose--for who From vanity is so completely free As for his creed to seek no proselytes? Suppose, I say, I had it in my mind To place my own opinions on the throne!

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