Angel Quote by William Shakespeare
“But till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace. Rich she shall be, that's certain; wise, or I'll none; virtuous, or I'll never cheapen her; fair, or I'll never look on her; mild, or come not near me; noble, or not I for an angel; of good discourse, and excellent musician and her hair shall be of what colour it shall please God.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Merchant of Venice, Act 4, Scene 1, 1596
A man demands an impossible set of virtues from a woman, reflecting unattainable standards and control.
In simple terms: He wants a perfect woman, impossible to find.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject unrealistic expectations.
Themes
love
expectations
control
gender
power
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage
- courtship
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
idealism
objectification
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards do you hold for partners?
- How do societal norms shape these expectations?
A Different Perspective
Such perfection is unattainable and dehumanizing.
