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Good wine Quote by William Shakespeare

“If it be true that good wine needs no bush, 'tis true that a good play needs no epilogue; yet to good wine they do use good bushes, and good plays prove the better by the help of good epilogues.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““If it be true that good wine needs no bush, 'tis true that a good play needs no epilogue; yet to good wine they do use good bushes, and good plays prove the better by the help of good epilogues.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1597

A good work stands on its own, but added elements can enhance its quality.

In simple terms: Good works can be fine alone, yet extra touches improve them.

Key Takeaway

Value both core merit and thoughtful enhancements.

Themes

literature art craft enhancement

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

critical observational

When to use this quote

  • theatre productions
  • film editing
  • book publishing
  • software releases
  • marketing campaigns

Key Concepts

aesthetic completeness balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What additions truly improve a piece?
  • When do extras become unnecessary?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on additions may distract from the original strength.

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