To do a naturalistic play you have to respect the specificness of the period, place and social conditions

He had very nearly been guilty of the temerity of arrogating to himself another title in the presence of those he most respected.

The antibonus amendment applies to any company that has received bailout money (it gets tougher the more money a company has received) — and the only sure way a company can get out from under these new strictures is to give back the taxpayers’ money.

Me of my lawful pleasure she restrain’d And pray’d me oft forbearance; did it with A pudency so rosy the sweet view on’t Might well have warm’d old Saturn […]