Bears Quote by William Shakespeare
“Don Pedro - (...)'In time the savage bull doth bear the yoke.' Benedick - The savage bull may, but if ever the sensible Benedick bear it, pluck off the bull's horns and set them in my forehead, and let me be vildly painted; and in such great letters as they writes, 'Here is good horse for hire', let them signify under my sign, 'Here you may see Benedick the married man.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Much Ado About Nothing, Act 2, Scene 3, 1598
Benedick jokes that a wild bull can bear a yoke, but a sensible man should reject such burdens and flaunt his freedom.
In simple terms: Don’t let foolish duties bind you; be bold.
Key Takeaway
Reject unreasonable expectations and celebrate individuality.
Themes
freedom
humor
individuality
rebellion
Mood
witty
defiant
Type
literary
theatrical
When to use this quote
- Workplace politics
- social pressure
- personal branding
- creative expression
Key Concepts
Satire
social critique
identity assertion
Questions to Reflect On
- What “bulls” do you feel pressured to carry?
- How can you turn a burden into a statement?
A Different Perspective
The humor may not translate across cultures, limiting impact.