That Shakespearen insult "Thou crusty botch of nature" is from
Troilus and Cressida, Act V, Scene 1. Here's the larger context:
ACHILLES. How now, thou core of envy!
Thou crusty batch of nature, what's the news?
THERSITES. Why, thou picture of what thou seemest, and idol of
idiot worshippers, here's a letter for thee.
ACHILLES. From whence, fragment?
THERSITES. Why, thou full dish of fool, from Troy.
Published on July 26, 2011 06:00