"I've been hard at work on a play this morning, and I'm tired." "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," said Nero, grinning broadly.
"You are a bright spirit," said Shakespeare, with a sigh.

"I wish I had thought to work you up into a tragedy." "I've often wondered why you didn't," said Doctor Johnson.

"He'd have made a superb tragedy, Nero would.

I don't believe there was any kind of a crime he left uncommitted.

Was there, Emperor ?" "Yes.