What's in a name - Quote by William Shakespeare

What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.

— William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

Meaning

Juliet argues that names are less important than the person.

How to Use This Quotation

• Use it to support a point about the main themes of Romeo and Juliet.
• Quote it exactly and explain the writer's choice of words.
• Link it to the context of the whole work.