Love's Labour's Lost Sex Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Act.Scene.Line)

Quote #1

BEROWNE
But there are other strict observances:
As not to see a woman in that term,
Which I hope well is not enrollèd there; (1.1.37-39)

Berowne would love to study for three years, but not if it means he doesn't get the pleasure of female company. He doubts any of the lords can stick to this plan, but eventually agrees anyway.

Quote #2

COSTARD
Such is the sinplicity of man to hearken after
the flesh. (1.1.222-223)

For Costard, this goes without saying. It's a truth that the lords will have to learn.

Quote #3

BOYET
Why, all his behaviors did make their retire
To the court of his eye, peeping thorough desire. (2.1.246-247)

Boyet describes the King's eying of the Princess. Have you noticed that, in this play, attraction is all about the eyes?