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“And to be merry best becomes you; for, out of question, you were born in a merry hour. BEATRICE No, sure, my lord, my mother cried; but then there was a star danced, and under that was I born.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“And to be merry best becomes you; for, out of question, you were born in a merry hour. BEATRICE No, sure, my lord, my mother cried; but then there was a star danced, and under that was I born.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Much Ado About Nothing, Act 5, Scene 1

Celebrating joy as a natural state, suggesting happiness is innate and should be embraced.

In simple terms: Joy is natural and should be embraced.

Key Takeaway

Embrace happiness.

Themes

joy innocence celebration

Mood

cheerful optimistic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • social gatherings
  • mental health
  • celebratory events

Key Concepts

human nature optimism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cultivate joy daily?
  • What prevents you from feeling natural happiness?
A Different Perspective

Joy can be fleeting if not cultivated.

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