Faith Quote by Thomas Middleton
““Faith, if the truth were known, I was begot After some gluttonous dinner; some stirring dish Was my first father. When deep healths went round, And ladies' cheeks were painted red with wine, Their tongues as short and nimble as their heels, Uttering words sweet and thick, and when they rose Were marrily disposed to fall again: Oh, damnation met The sin of feasts, drunken adultery! I feel it swell me; my revenge is just: I was begot in impudent wine and lust (...) As for my brother, the duke's only son, Whose birth is more beholding to report Than mine, and yet perhaps as falsely sown, I'll loose my days upon him, hate all I.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Changeling, 1622
A lament of excess, guilt, and rivalry, where the speaker blames wine and lust for his downfall and envies his brother’s better fate.
In simple terms: Excess leads to ruin and envy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and curb destructive habits.
Themes
guilt
envy
excess
Mood
regretful
intense
Type
dramatic
confessional
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- family rivalry
- moral warning
Key Concepts
tragedy
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits are sabotaging your life?
- How does envy shape your actions?
A Different Perspective
The speaker’s self‑blame may ignore broader societal pressures.
