Society is no comfort to one not sociable.
 William Shakespeare, Cymbeline (1623). copy citation

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Author William Shakespeare
Source Cymbeline
Topic comfort society sociability
Date 1623
Language English
Reference Cymbeline, King of Britain, Act IV, Scene 2
Note Written between 1609 and 1611 Imogen line
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Meaning and analysis

Kwize Master Imogen travels pretending to be a boy. As her health deteriorates, Belarius suggests that she may rest in their cave while they go hunting, but Arvirargus offers to stay with her as a gesture of support. Imogen answers that having company is not a comfort when you are not in the mood to appreciate it.
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