A tower ofr strength

Shakespeare na mídia de hoje

12. A tower of strength

Tradução: Uma fortaleza

Significado: Algo poderoso que inspira respeito ou medo

Fonte: King Richard III, Ato V, cena 3

King Richard: Why, our battalion trebles that account:
Besides, the king's name is a tower of strength,
Which they upon the adverse party want.

King Richard: Ora, nosso batalhão é o triplo do inimigo:

Além disso, o nome do rei é uma torre de fortaleza,

Que o inimigo realmente quer conquistar.

Exemplo moderno: Nancy Reagan: Condolences Pour in for ‘Tower of Strength’ First Lady

The news of Nancy Reagan's death Sunday at the age of 94 brought a flood of tributes, condolences and reminiscences.

Many noted the substantial impact she left on the country and the world, and the deep commitment and love shared between the former first lady and her late husband, President Ronald Reagan. (NBC News, 7 March 2016)