The quote is said in jealousy in A Midsummer Nights Dream by Helena because Demetrius thinks that Hermia is more beautiful than Helena and has been swayed by her beauty.

Shakespeare quotes about beauty. The good the bad and the ugly. The paragon of animals. These well-known quotes show he understood human nature.

Whats in a name. We know what we are but know not what we may be This quote is from Hamlet my favorite of Shakespeares works. Antony Cleopatra Act 5 Scene 5 7.

45 Quotes How sweet and lovely dost thou make the shame. Brush up your Shakespeare with these famous Shakespeare quotations. Which like a canker in the fragrant rose Doth spot the beauty of thy budding name.

Helena thinks that Demetrius should love her for who she is and keep his promises to her rather than loving Hermia for her beauty. Anyone possesses the means to make themselves beautiful even those born without beauty. Hamlet Act 3 Scene 1 2.

Much Ado About Nothing Act 3 Scene 2 6. As You Like It Act 2 Scene 7 3. That is the question.

In action how like an angel. In form and moving how express and admirable. Whats in a name.