Here haue I cause, in men iust blame to find, That in…
““Here haue I cause, in men iust blame to find, That in their proper prayse too partiall bee, And not indifferent to woman kind, To whom no share in armes and cheualrie They do impart, ne maken memorie Of their brave gestes and prowess martiall; Scarse do they spare to one or two or three, Rowme in their writs; yet the same writing small Does all their deeds deface, and dims their glories all, But by record of antique times I find, That women wont in warres to beare most sway, And to all great exploits them selues inclind: Of which they still the girlond bore away, Till enuious Men fearing their rules decay, Gan coyne straight laws to curb their liberty; Yet sith they warlike armes haue layd away: They haue exceld in artes and policy, That now we foolish men that prayse gin eke t'enuy.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet laments that women's contributions to war and politics are ignored, while men claim glory for themselves.
In simple terms: Women’s deeds are overlooked and men take credit.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and record women's achievements.
Themes
gender
history
recognition
war
politics
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
historical
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- educational curricula
- museum exhibits
- media representation
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
feminist critique
historical erasure
patriarchal bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we uncover hidden histories?
- What impact does acknowledging women change current narratives?
A Different Perspective
Historical records often omit women's roles, making verification difficult.