“ Home-keeping youth have ever homely wits. ”
William Shakespeare, The Two Gentlemen of Verona (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | The Two Gentlemen of Verona |
| Topic | youth family experience travel |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1589 and 1593 Valentine line |
| Weblink | http://shakespeare.mit.edu/two_gentlemen/full.html |
Context
“Two Gentlemen of Verona: Entire Play Two Gentlemen of Verona Shakespeare homepage | Two Gentlemen of Verona | Entire play ACT I
SCENE I. Verona. An open place.
Enter VALENTINE and PROTEUS VALENTINE Cease to persuade, my loving Proteus: Home-keeping youth have ever homely wits. Were't not affection chains thy tender days To the sweet glances of thy honour'd love, I rather would entreat thy company To see the wonders of the world abroad, Than, living dully sluggardized at home,” source
SCENE I. Verona. An open place.
Enter VALENTINE and PROTEUS VALENTINE Cease to persuade, my loving Proteus: Home-keeping youth have ever homely wits. Were't not affection chains thy tender days To the sweet glances of thy honour'd love, I rather would entreat thy company To see the wonders of the world abroad, Than, living dully sluggardized at home,” source
Meaning and analysis
Kwize Master
In this opening scene of the play, Valentine advocates for the adage “travel broadens the mind”. While he understands that his best friend Proteus is retained by the girl he loves, Valentine wants to discover the wonders of the world to expand his experience and knowledge.
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