“ Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful. ”
William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream (1601). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | A Midsummer Night's Dream |
| Topic | wisdom beauty |
| Date | 1601 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1590 and 1597 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1514/1514-h/1514-h.htm |
Context
“Methinks, mistress, you should have little reason for that. And yet, to say the truth, reason and love keep little company together nowadays. The more the pity that some honest neighbours will not make them friends. Nay, I can gleek upon occasion.
TITANIA. Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful.
BOTTOM. Not so, neither; but if I had wit enough to get out of this wood, I have enough to serve mine own turn.
TITANIA. Out of this wood do not desire to go. Thou shalt remain here whether thou wilt or no.” source
TITANIA. Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful.
BOTTOM. Not so, neither; but if I had wit enough to get out of this wood, I have enough to serve mine own turn.
TITANIA. Out of this wood do not desire to go. Thou shalt remain here whether thou wilt or no.” source
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