Offence. Grocott's Familiar Quotations, 6th ed. 189-?

Grocott & Ward, comps. Grocott’s Familiar Quotations, 6th ed. 189-?.

Offence


All’s not offence that indiscretion finds. Shakespeare.—King Lear, Act II. Scene 4. (Goneril to her Father.)	1
At every trifle scorn to take offence, That always shews great pride or little sense. Pope.—On Criticism, Line 386.	2
Every offence is not a hate at first. Shakespeare.—Merchant of Venice, Act IV. Scene 1.	3
Oh, my offence is rank, it smells to heaven! Shakespeare.—Hamlet, Act III. Scene 3. (The King’s soliloquy.)	4
What dire offence from amorous causes springs; What mighty contests rise from trivial things! Pope.—Rape of the Lock, Line 1.	5
Evil events from evil causes spring. Aristophanes.—Ramage’s Thoughts from Greek Authors.	6