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Jessica. I am never merry when I hear sweet music.
Lorenzo. The reason is, your spirits are attentive.
Lorenzo. The reason is, your spirits are attentive.
William Shakespeare (1564–1616), British dramatist, poet. Jessica and Lorenzo, in The Merchant of Venice, act 5, sc. 1, l. 69-70.
"Spirits are attentive" means faculties are engaged.
"Spirits are attentive" means faculties are engaged.
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