The Shakespeare Code apparent ontological paradox by inspiring Shakespeare to borrow phrases that the Doctor quotes from his plays. Examples of this include the Doctor telling Shakespeare that "all the world's a stage" (from "As You Like It") and "the play's the thing" (from "Hamlet"), as well as the name Sycorax from "The Tempest". However, when Shakespeare himself coins the phrase "To be, or not to be", the Doctor suggests he write it down, but Shakespeare considers it "too pretentious". In a different version of the joke, the Doctor exclaims "Once more unto the breach", and Shakespeare initially likes the phrase, before realising
Sweets from the Indian subcontinent festivals often include a social celebration of food, and the flavors of sweets are an essential element of such a celebration. Ancient Sanskrit literature from India mention feasts and offerings of "mithas" (sweet). One of the more complete surviving texts, with extensive description of sweets and how to prepare them is the (; meaning in Sanskrit, the delight of an idea, or delight of mind and senses). This ancient encyclopedia on food, music and other Indian arts is also known as the (the magical stone that fulfils desires). "Mānasollāsa" was composed about 1130 CE, by the Hindu King Somesvara III.