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“Had be been Shakespeare, he would then have written Troilus and Cressidato brand the offending sex; but being only a little dog, he began to bite them.” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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“Had be been Shakespeare, he would then have written Troilus and Cressidato brand the offending sex; but being only a little dog, he began to bite them.”

Robert Louis Stevenson

About This Quote

Stevenson humorously critiques Shakespeare’s limited scope, suggesting even great writers have blind spots.

In simple terms: Even masters have flaws; humor reveals them.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits, stay humble.

Themes

literary criticism humor humility creative limits

Mood

witty thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • literary analysis
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

self‑awareness critical thinking artistic humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor help critique art?
  • What are your own creative blind spots?
A Different Perspective

Humor may oversimplify complex issues.

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