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Quotation from Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare

“Yes, lion-sick, sick of proud heart. You may call it melancholy, if you will favour the man; but, by my head, ’tis pride”

William Shakespeare (spoken by Ajax)

Troilus and Cressida, Act II, Scene III (Project Gutenberg #1528)

Ajax rejects the excuse that Achilles is ill and names his refusal to fight as pride rather than melancholy.

Citation: "Yes, lion-sick, sick of proud heart. You may call it melancholy, if you will favour the man; but, by my head, ’tis pride" — William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida, Act II, Scene III (Project Gutenberg #1528). (id troilus-and-cressida-q7)

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