Have you not heard it said full oft, a woman's nay doth stand for naught

Have you not heard it said full oft, a woman's nay doth stand for naught

In the world of William Shakespeare, the idea that a woman's refusal holds no weight is a recurring theme in many of his plays and sonnets. The quote "Have you not heard it said full oft, a woman's nay doth stand for naught" speaks to the societal norms and expectations placed upon women during Shakespeare's time.