Yes, faith; it is my cousin's duty to make curtsy and say 'Father, as it please you.' But yet for all that, cousin, let him be a handsome fellow, or else make another curtsy and say 'Father, as it please me.

Summary

This quote, spoken by Beatrice in Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing, reflects her witty and independent nature. Beatrice suggests that even though it may be expected to submit to her father's will as a duty, she expects to find the person she marries attractive or else she will choose for herself. This quote challenges societal expectations and highlights Beatrice's desire for autonomy and the importance of personal preference in matters of marriage.

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