;:::"To each his own" is a line from Shakespeare's MacBeth in which Ursis' father instructs him on his travels, "to each his own, but to thine own self be faithful; this must follow as night follows day; thou can't be untrue to any one." The words come from an old saying that dates back at least as far as 1350. They appear in many later writings and speeches, including those of Abraham Lincoln and Mahatma Gandhi.
They have been attributed to many people over the years, including Pythagoras, Socrates, Plutarch, and Marco Polo. However there is evidence that shows they were originally uttered by Xenophanes of Colophon in 565 B.C. He wrote them down in his work On Truth where he also claimed they had been said before him by Pythagoras.
The earliest reference to "to each their own" being said by someone other than Xenophanes appears in 1598, more than 200 years after they were first written down. This makes Shakespeare's version the first recorded use of the phrase.
Shakespeare may have been familiar with the old saying because it is included in George Herbert's book of poems titled The Temple (1624).
Herbert wrote that "to each his own" was "a wise man's doctrine".
The phrase "to everyone his or her own" is a straight translation of the Latin phrase "Suum cuique." This expression literally translates to "every man for himself." Although no one knows when the term first became popular as an idiom, it has been used in films, music, and plays since the 1950s.
Its use in modern English language texts can be traced back to at least 1598 when it was written by William Shakespeare as part of a speech given by King Henry V before starting on his campaign against France.
Shakespeare uses it to describe the behavior of those who would go out to fight king Henry's war without joining the army themselves. He says: "There are many ill-disposed people who want discord instead of peace. If they could be persuaded that some common cause does more harm than good, then I believe there are arguments which might be used to convince them all to join together for the same end. But as things are now, let us hope for the best."
Since then, this phrase has become well known as an explanation when someone should do something on their own without hurting others or being hurt themselves.
It is also used when someone wants something done specifically for them alone without anyone else getting involved. For example: "He gave me his address, so I can send him his book once I find it."
Macbeth did. While the story of Macbeth is one of tragedy, his words "the very firstlings of my heart" have been interpreted as a reference to blood relatives.
The word "firstling" means "youngest or lowest in order of birth." Thus, this phrase could be read as saying that his love for his family was equal to that of any other man. This interpretation comes from later writers who commented on the play.
However, it has also been suggested that "the very firstlings of my heart" could mean his children. The word "firstling" can also be found in the Bible (Isaiah 54:17). Here, it refers to the best of Judah's warriors—those who fought against their enemies. If this interpretation is correct, then Macbeth was saying that he felt no less love for his children than any other father.
Finally, it has been noted that "the very firstlings of my heart" could mean his friends or allies. The word "firstling" can also be found in Isaiah 52:14 where it refers to those who will be loyal to God during his reign on earth.
Shakespeare, William According to William Shakespeare, the first step toward happiness in life is to be loyal to oneself. He said this in his book The Four Last Plays. This quote has been used by many people since then.
Loyalty is important in friendships and relationships. It is also important in business, especially when making decisions that may affect others. Without loyalty, there would be no trust between friends or partners. And without trust, relationships would be less comfortable and less beneficial, which is not what you want from your friendships and partnerships.
Loyalty can be seen as a form of respect. If you show someone that you are loyal to them, you are showing them that you believe they are worth being treated with respect. That's why it's important to be loyal to yourself first before trying to be loyal to others.
Self-respect means knowing who you are and what you deserve. When you know you're worth something, you can handle any situation that comes your way. No matter how difficult things get, never changing yourself for anyone else can keep you strong even when everyone around you falls apart.
The truth is, nobody can make you feel small or worthless unless you let them.
Geoffrey Chaucer is credited with coining this phrase. It initially occurs in the English author's work, Troilus and Criseyde, but in a somewhat different form than we are accustomed to seeing today. This poem, written in the 1300s in Middle English, depicts the tragic story of two lovers in the ancient city of Troy. One night before they are to be married, Criseyde learns from an angel that her husband-to-be is actually the son of Priam, king of Troy. Hurt and betrayed, she takes her own life.
Chaucer used this same-sounding line as part of a quotation attributed to Alexander the Great. In his work On the Art of War, Aristotle wrote, "All things end." When translated into English, this line appears in the 16th century and is often misattributed to other famous people such as Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and Michelangelo.
This is not the only time Geoffrey Chaucer has been called out for plagiarism. In addition to using parts of other people's works without attribution, he has also been accused of copying language and ideas directly from the Bible. Although some of his contemporaries praised him for writing "divine" poetry, others were less kind. One critic called Chaucer a "plagiary," which means "one who steals the words or ideas of another to describe something about himself or his friends."
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