Saturday, August 8, 2026

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE -7

 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE -7

The day’s compilation of quotes relate to ‘Women’. Shakespeare’s repertoire is beyond any common man’s abilities of grasp/comprehension. But, if one devotes time to decipher the playwright’s word play, it would just be ‘all delight- personified’, for his incisive utterances stand eternal models to any learner.

On Women

Women may fall when there is no strength in men” 

The quote actually pegs significance on to men’s adherence to values; it means if men are fickle-minded , then women cannot place trust on them and would come to the freedom to falter instead of relying on the unreliable men/man.

“Men’s vows are women’s traitors”

This is another quote that defines the quality of ‘love’ built on reliable loyalty. Should a man break his promise [of loyalty] women get to have a natural thought that makes the man look a traitor [for, he chooses to subvert his own conscience]. 

‘Frailty thy name is woman”

Most critics opine that this quote is not Shakespeare’s opinion on women. This utterance is ascribed to Hamlet the character that tries to describe his mother. Frailty or being weak is not a general attribute; it may rather suit certain women under specific circumstances.

‘Dispute not with her; she is lunatic’

This statement implies that there is no sense in arguing with those who are crazy and not willing to understand.

 

“Two women placed together makes cold weather”

The quote clarify that two women in proximity may not get along well until a man comes to bridge them. Left to themselves, women tend to reveal cold looks bordering on hatred except when calmed down by a man. 

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE -7

  WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE -7 The day’s compilation of quotes relate to ‘Women’. Shakespeare’s repertoire is beyond any common man’s abilities ...