Monologue

Touchstone Monologue from As You Like It

From As You Like It by William Shakespeare

male · philosophical · 54 sec

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Truly, shepherd, in respect of itself, it is a good life; but in respect that it is a shepherd’s life, it is naught. In respect that it is solitary, I like it very well; but in respect that it is private, it is a very vile life. Now in respect it is in the fields, it pleaseth me well; but in respect it is not in the court, it is tedious. As it is a spare life, look you, it fits my humour well; but as there is no more plenty in it, it goes much against my stomach. Hast any philosophy in thee, shepherd?

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Touchstone reflects on the nature of a shepherd's life, weighing its pros and cons while engaging in a philosophical dialogue with a shepherd.

20s · confusion · identity · isolation · freedom · philosophy

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