Quote by William Shakespeare

Report of fashions in proud Italy Whose manners still our tardy-apish nation Limps after in base imitation

Report of fashions in proud Italy Whose manners still our ta

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of Italy, with its proud and sophisticated culture, to set the trends and standards that other nations try to emulate. It calls attention to the notion that the speaker's own nation, characterized as slow and imitative, falls behind Italy when it comes to adopting fashionable and refined manners. The quote suggests that Italy acts as an influential role model, while the speaker's nation continues to lag behind in terms of sophistication and style.

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Fashion

By William Shakespeare

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