Quote by William Shakespeare

The world must be peopled. When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I were married.

The world must be peopled. When I said I would die a bachelo

Summary

This quote is from William Shakespeare's play "Much Ado About Nothing." Beatrice, the character who says this line, is expressing the belief that it is necessary for people to populate the world through marriage and having children. Initially claiming that she would remain unmarried, she humorously acknowledges that she did not anticipate living long enough to see herself married. This quote emphasizes the societal pressure for individuals to conform to traditional expectations of starting a family and underscores the perceived importance of marriage in Renaissance society.

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By William Shakespeare

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