'when lenity and cruelty play for a kingdom, the gentler gamester is the soonest winner'
2007-01-24 00:52:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
its Henry V
2007-01-24 02:12:53 · update #1
He is telling his officers how to treat the conquered:
“for when lenity [mercy] and cruelty play for a kingdom, the
gentler gamester is the soonest winner.”
As in "you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar"
Why anger, enrage the French/ why motivate them to fight?
Not that the King was a "nice guy" but in the situation, it is better to show mercy at the right time if one gains advantage, etc.
2007-01-24 01:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by cruisingyeti 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Henry V
2015-03-31 18:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by David 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MMM, WHICH PLAY IS THAT? PLEASE TELL
2007-01-24 02:11:23 · answer #3 · answered by zozza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋