Bad habit Quote by William Shakespeare
““God made him, and therefore let him pass for a man. In truth, I know it is a sin to be a mocker, but he! why, he hath a horse better than the Neapolitan’s, a better bad habit of frowning than the Count Palentine; he is every man in no man. If a throstle sing, he falls straight a-cap’ring. He will fence with his own shadow. If I should marry him, I should marry twenty husbands.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Twelfth Night, Act 2 Scene 3, 1602
The speaker describes a man who defies conventional identity, embodying contradictions and excess, making him both absurd and compelling.
In simple terms: A man who is contradictory and extraordinary.
Key Takeaway
Embrace complexity, avoid simplistic labels.
Themes
identity
contradiction
humanity
absurdity
Mood
playful
ironic
thoughtful
Type
literary
dramatic
satirical
When to use this quote
- theatrical performance
- personal relationships
- self‑reflection
- social satire
Key Concepts
postmodernism
character study
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “every man in no man” reveal about identity?
- How does absurdity expose truth?
A Different Perspective
The humor may mask deeper critique of gender norms.
