Marry, then, sweet wag, when thou art king, let not us…
““Marry, then, sweet wag, when thou art king, let not us that are squires of the night’s body be called thieves of the day’s beauty. Let us be Diana’s foresters, gentlemen of the shade, minions of the moon, and let men say we be men of good government, being governed, as the sea is, by our noble and chaste mistress the moon, under whose countenance we steal.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Calls night‑time beings “men of good government” under the moon’s rule.
In simple terms: Night creatures governed by moon.
Key Takeaway
Respect natural cycles.
Themes
nature
authority
mythology
Mood
poetic
thoughtful
Type
literary
mythic
When to use this quote
- nighttime activities
- creative writing
- mythic storytelling
Key Concepts
celestial influence
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “good government” imply?
- How does moon symbolism affect behavior?
A Different Perspective
Metaphor may be obscure.