Quote by William Shakespeare

A whoreson jackanapes must take me up for swearing; as if I borrowed mine oaths of him and might not spend them at my pleasure. When a gentleman is disposed to swear, it is not for any standers-by to curtail his oaths, ha?


A whoreson jackanapes must take me up for swearing; as if I

Summary

This quote from William Shakespeare's play "Much Ado About Nothing" expresses the speaker's resentment towards someone who reprimands them for swearing. The phrase "whoreson jackanapes" is used to derogatively refer to the person, implying that they have no right to take offense at the speaker's oaths. The speaker argues that when a gentleman decides to swear, it is not the place of others to restrict or criticize his use of language. The quote reflects a sense of defiance and independence in determining one's own actions and speech.

By William Shakespeare
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