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“He is the half part of a blessed man, Left to be finished by such as she; And she a fair divided excellence, Whose fullness of perfection lies in him.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“He is the half part of a blessed man, Left to be finished by such as she; And she a fair divided excellence, Whose fullness of perfection lies in him.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, Act 2, Scene 1, 1594

A woman completes a man's incomplete self, suggesting that true perfection arises from the union of complementary halves.

In simple terms: A woman completes a man's missing part, creating perfection.

Key Takeaway

Seek partnership that completes you.

Themes

love completion perfection

Mood

romantic hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • teamwork
  • creative collaboration
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

complementarity duality human wholeness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities complete you?
  • Is perfection achievable?
A Different Perspective

Perfection may be idealized, ignoring flaws.

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