Falstaff, Sir John

Falstaff, Sir John

“the better part of valor is discretion.” [Br. Lit.: I Henry IV]

See: Cowardice

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Falstaff, Sir John

misuses “the King’s press damnably.” [Br. Lit.: II Henry IV]

See: Irresponsibility

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Falstaff, Sir John

fancies himself a lady-killer. [Br. Lit.: Merry Wives of Windsor]

See: Lust

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