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Well, if Fortune be a woman, she's a good wench for this gear.
William Shakespeare
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Interpretation

What this quote means

This quote suggests that fortune is fickle and can be influenced, particularly in a masculine way.

In this quote, Shakespeare uses the metaphor of Fortune as a woman, implying that luck may be swayed or won over through assertive or masculine actions. The term 'wench' denotes a certain playful familiarity, suggesting that embracing this perspective can lead to gaining favor with fortune, reflecting on the complex relationship humans have with luck and success.

Themes

FortuneLuckFickleWomanMasculine

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a motivational speech about taking chances in life.

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