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.”
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
Desire fuels desire
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When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- relationship counseling
- social commentary
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- essay writing
- lecture material
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we idealize the unavailable?
- How does this shape relationships?