 tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto the climber-upward turns his face; But when he once attains the upmost round, He then unto the ladder turns his back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did...  The Plays and Poems of William Shakspeare - Seite 31von William Shakespeare - 1821Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Robert Smallwood - 1998 - 228 Seiten
...argument. This species of sophistry happens twice in this opening speech: . . . But 'tis a common proof, That lowliness is young ambition's ladder, Whereto...back, Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. (ni21-y) The implication is clear. Caesar, despite all appearances to the contrary,... | |
 | Harold Bloom - 1998 - 772 Seiten
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 | Penry Williams - 1998 - 650 Seiten
...might change his nature, there's the question. It is the bright day that brings forth the adder, . . . But when he once attains the upmost round, He then...back. Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. So Caesar may; Then lest he may, prevent. And since the quarrel Will bear no... | |
 | Edward Gall - 1998 - 220 Seiten
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