“ For youth is bought more oft than begged or borrowed. ”
William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Twelfth Night |
| Topic | youth begging |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1601 and 1602 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1526/pg1526-images.html |
Context
“To the Elephant.—
SEBASTIAN. I do remember.
[Exeunt.]
SCENE IV. OLIVIA'S garden. [Enter OLIVIA and MARIA.]
OLIVIA. I have sent after him. He says he'll come; How shall I feast him? what bestow on him? For youth is bought more oft than begged or borrowed. I speak too loud.— Where's Malvolio?—He is sad and civil, And suits well for a servant with my fortunes;— Where is Malvolio?
MARIA. He's coming, madam: But in very strange manner. He is sure possessed.”
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