phrases, sayings, idioms and expressions at

I am trying to find the following...

Posted by Marcia on January 31, 2000

In Reply to: I am trying to find the following... posted by ESC on January 25, 2000

: : ...and if he shall die, may the angels cut him out of the stars and everyone will fall in love with the night
: : I heard this recently, I do not know if I am recalling it correctly. I believe it is something Shakespeare wrote, but I am not sure. I would appreciate if someone would advise the correct phrase and source.

: Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare:

: When he shall die
: Take him and cut him out in little stars,
: And he will make the face of heaven so fine
: That all the world will be in love with night,
: And pay no worship to the garish sun.

: I've said it before and I say it again, that ol' boy could write.

Thank you so much for finding the correct verse!
Yes, he could write and with so much feeling.

© 1997 – 2024 Phrases.org.uk. All rights reserved.