Much Ado About Nothing Quotations

Act I “ Can the world buy such a jewel?” (1.1) “ Can the world buy such a jewel?” (1.1) –Claudio He wears his faith but as the fashion of his hat; it ever changes with the next block.” (1.1) He wears his faith but as the fashion of his hat; it ever changes with the next block.” (1.1) –Beatrice “It must not be denied that I am a plain-dealing villain.” (1.3) “It must not be denied that I am a plain-dealing villain.” (1.3) –Don John

Act II Thus answer I in the name of Benedick, But hear this ill news with the ears of Claudio.” (2.1) Thus answer I in the name of Benedick, But hear this ill news with the ears of Claudio.” (2.1) –Claudio “I will in the interim undertake one of Hercules’ labors, which is, to bring Signior Benedick and the Lady Beatrice into a mountain of affection.” (2.1) “I will in the interim undertake one of Hercules’ labors, which is, to bring Signior Benedick and the Lady Beatrice into a mountain of affection.” (2.1) –Don Pedro “Proof enough to misuse the prince, to vex Claudio, to undo Hero, and kill Leonato. (2.2) “Proof enough to misuse the prince, to vex Claudio, to undo Hero, and kill Leonato. (2.2) –Borachio “When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I were married.” (2.3) “When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I were married.” (2.3) –Benedick

Act III Stand I condemned for pride and scorn so much? Contempt farewell and maiden pride, adieu!” (3.2) Stand I condemned for pride and scorn so much? Contempt farewell and maiden pride, adieu!” (3.2) –Beatrice “But know that I have tonight wooed Margaret, the lady Hero’s gentlewoman, by the name of Hero.” (3.3) “But know that I have tonight wooed Margaret, the lady Hero’s gentlewoman, by the name of Hero.” (3.3) –Borochio “Our watch, sir, have indeed comprehended two aspicious persons, and we would have them examined before your worship.” (3.5) “Our watch, sir, have indeed comprehended two aspicious persons, and we would have them examined before your worship.” (3.5) –Dogberry

Act IV “ She knows the heat of a luxurious bed; Her blush is guiltiness, not modesty.” (4.1) “ She knows the heat of a luxurious bed; Her blush is guiltiness, not modesty.” (4.1) –Claudio “I stand dishonored that have gone about to link my friend to a common stale.” (4.1) “I stand dishonored that have gone about to link my friend to a common stale.” (4.1) –Don Pedro Do not live, Hero; do not ope thine eyes. (4.1) Do not live, Hero; do not ope thine eyes. (4.1) –Leonato

Act IV – Continued… “That what we have we prize not to the worth / Whiles we enjoy it.” (4.1) “That what we have we prize not to the worth / Whiles we enjoy it.” (4.1) –Friar “Kill Claudio.” (4.1) “Kill Claudio.” (4.1) –Beatrice “Though it be not written down, yet forget not that I am an ass.” (4.2) “Though it be not written down, yet forget not that I am an ass.” (4.2) –Dogberry

Act V “For there was never yet philosopher that could endure the toothache patiently.” (5.1) “For there was never yet philosopher that could endure the toothache patiently.” (5.1) –Leonato “One Hero died defiled; but I do live, And surely as I live, I am a maid.” (5.4) “One Hero died defiled; but I do live, And surely as I live, I am a maid.” (5.4) –Hero “Here’s our own hands against our hearts.” (5.4) “Here’s our own hands against our hearts.” (5.4) –Benedick