Biographies Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“If those gentlemen would let me alone I should be much obliged to them. I would say, as Shakespeare would say... Sweet Friend, for Jesus sake forbear.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: 19th century correspondence, possibly referencing Shakespeare
If left alone, the speaker would be grateful; he invokes Shakespeare to plead for mercy for Jesus.
In simple terms: He asks for peace and uses Shakespeare’s style to beg for mercy.
Key Takeaway
Seek peace and mercy through respectful appeal.
Themes
peace
mercy
literary reference
Mood
respectful
hopeful
Type
literary
persuasive
When to use this quote
- asking for forgiveness
- seeking conflict resolution
- using literature to persuade
Key Concepts
Shakespearean rhetoric
humility
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How can literary references strengthen a plea?
- When is humility more effective than direct demand?
A Different Perspective
May be overly formal and indirect for modern audiences.
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