Shall I compare thee to a summer's day - Quote by William Shakespeare

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

— William Shakespeare, Sonnet 18

Meaning

The poet says the beloved is even lovelier and more lasting than summer.

How to Use This Quotation

• Use it to support a point about the main themes of Sonnet 18.
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