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Angel Quote by William Shakespeare

“Women are angels, wooing: Things won are done; joy's soul lies in the doing: That she beloved knows naught, that knows not this-- Men prize the thing ungained more than it is.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Women are angels, wooing: Things won are done; joy's soul lies in the doing: That she beloved knows naught, that knows not this-- Men prize the thing ungained more than it is.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Women are praised for their virtue, yet men often value what they cannot have more than what they possess.

In simple terms: Valuing the unattainable

Key Takeaway

Desire fuels desire

Themes

gender desire value paradox

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • relationship counseling
  • social commentary

Key Concepts

human nature

Practical Applications

  • essay writing
  • lecture material

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we idealize the unavailable?
  • How does this shape relationships?
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