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Does anyone know if this line is an allusion to (paraphrase of) an older line from the Bible, Greek or Roman drama, etc.?
Hamlet:
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Tragedy_of_Hamlet,_Prince_of_Denmark
Asa Adams
02-26-2007, 08:28 PM
If I can recall correctly, It is not meant as an allusion, but only as a remark that there are more things and meanings in the world than that of the ideas of Horatio. I think, lol.
Hi. Thanks for the comment.
Hamlet sounds so sure -- sounds like he's quoting.
Asa Adams
02-27-2007, 02:47 PM
Yes, But in Shakespeare, the intellect of most his characters were strong speakers and therefore most often sure which thought/emotion to express in or at a certain time.
Asa
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