Quote by William Shakespeare

Well, in that hit you miss. She'll not be hitWith Cupid's arrow. She hath Dian's wit,And, in strong proff of chastity well armed,From Love's weak childish bow she lives uncharmed. She will not stay the siege of loving terms,Nor bide th' encounter of assailing eyes,Nor ope her lap to saint-seducing gold.O, she is rich in beauty; only poorThat, when she dies, with dies her store.Act 1,Scene 1, lines 180-197

Well, in that hit you miss. She'll not be hitWith Cupid's ar

Summary

This quote is taken from Act 1, Scene 1 of the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. In this passage, Lord Capulet is discussing his daughter Juliet with Count Paris. Lord Capulet explains that Juliet is not easily wooed by love and is not interested in romantic pursuits. He compares her to the chaste goddess Diana, emphasizing her strength, intelligence, and commitment to remaining virtuous. Lord Capulet further emphasizes that Juliet's wealth lies in her beauty but also laments that her beauty will die with her, leaving her without a legacy.

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