But till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not…
“But till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace. Rich she shall be, that's certain; wise, or I'll none; virtuous, or I'll never cheapen her; fair, or I'll never look on her; mild, or come not near me; noble, or not I for an angel; of good discourse, and excellent musician and her hair shall be of what colour it shall please God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A man demands an impossible set of virtues from a woman, reflecting unattainable standards and control.
In simple terms: He wants a perfect woman, impossible to find.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject unrealistic expectations.
Themes
love
expectations
control
gender
power
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage
- courtship
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
idealism
objectification
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards do you hold for partners?
- How do societal norms shape these expectations?
A Different Perspective
Such perfection is unattainable and dehumanizing.