“ Well, God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents. ”
William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Twelfth Night |
| Topic | wisdom clown |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1601 and 1602 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1526/pg1526-images.html |
Context
“A good lenten answer: I can tell thee where that saying was born, of, I fear no colours.
Clown. Where, good Mistress Mary? Maria. In the wars; and that may you be bold to say in your foolery. Clown. Well, God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents.
Maria. Yet you will be hanged for being so long absent: or to be turned away; is not that as good as a hanging to you?
Clown. Many a good hanging prevents a bad marriage; and for turning away, let summer bear it out.” source
Clown. Where, good Mistress Mary? Maria. In the wars; and that may you be bold to say in your foolery. Clown. Well, God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents.
Maria. Yet you will be hanged for being so long absent: or to be turned away; is not that as good as a hanging to you?
Clown. Many a good hanging prevents a bad marriage; and for turning away, let summer bear it out.” source
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