How we cite our quotes: (Act.Scene.Line)
Quote #10
POET:
Sir,
Having often of your open bounty tasted,
Hearing you were retired, your friends fall'n off,
Whose thankless natures—O abhorred spirits!—
Not all the whips of heaven are large enough:
What! to you,
Whose star-like nobleness gave life and influence
To their whole being! I am rapt and cannot cover
The monstrous bulk of this ingratitude
With any size of words. (5.1.55-64)
Irony alert. The Poet might be criticizing Timon's old pals for mooching off of him, but he's doing the exact same thing here. This time, Timon sees it coming, and he does not welcome any new friends (real or fake).