Quote #0
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Anne Spencer
About This Quote
This quote needs no introduction—at least for now. We're working on adding more context soon.
Interpretation
This line is widely known as the opening of a love poem that begins by weighing a beloved against the beauty and warmth of summer, setting up a comparison meant to praise and elevate the person being addressed.
Misattributions
- William Shakespeare
