Religion Quote by William Shakespeare
““And woo her with some spirit when she comes. Say that she rail; why, then, I'll tell her plain, she sings as sweetly as a nightingail: Say that she frown; I'll say she looks as clear As morning roses newly washt with dew: Say she be mute and will not speak a word; Then I'll commend her volubility, And say she uttereth piercing eloquence: If she do bid me pack, I'll give her thanks, As though she bid me stay by her a week: If she deny to be wed, I'll crave the day When I shall ask the banns, and when be married.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Twelfth Night, Act 2 Scene 3
A lover offers to praise a woman in any mood, turning criticism into compliments to win her affection.
In simple terms: Flatter any mood to win love.
Key Takeaway
Adapt praise to her demeanor.
Themes
courtship
flattery
adaptability
Mood
playful
romantic
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- romantic pursuit
- social interaction
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Rhetoric
persuasion
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can genuine appreciation differ from strategic flattery?
- When is it appropriate to adapt compliments?
A Different Perspective
Flattery may seem insincere and backfire.
