Born Quote by Norah Vincent
“The next time someone tells you that Shakespeare is irrelevant, tell him that the Bard wrote his greatest play about George W. Bush 350 years before our incumbent president was even born. Oh yeah, you're thinking. Which one? 'Much Ado About Nothing?' 'The Comedy of Errors?' Nah. Actually, it's 'Hamlet.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast: The Tim Ferriss Show, 2015
The speaker mocks dismissals of Shakespeare, highlighting that Hamlet predates modern politics, urging respect for classic literature.
In simple terms: Shakespeare remains relevant; classic works outlive modern figures.
Key Takeaway
Value timeless art over fleeting relevance.
Themes
literature
culture
relevance
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
reflective
analytical
humorous
When to use this quote
- education
- political discourse
- media commentary
Key Concepts
historical continuity
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does timeless literature inform current events?
- Why dismiss classics?
A Different Perspective
Modern references can mislead about original context.
