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“One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; another virtuous, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; another virtuous, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker longs for a perfect partner who combines all virtues, suggesting none exists yet.

In simple terms: Seeking an ideal partner with all virtues.

Key Takeaway

Accept imperfect partners.

Themes

love idealism expectations

Mood

longing hopeful

Type

philosophical romantic

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage
  • friendship

Key Concepts

human nature perfectionism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What virtues are truly essential?
  • Can compromise replace perfection?
A Different Perspective

Ideal may be unattainable.

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