Happy Days Life, Consciousness, & Existence Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Act.Line)

Quote #7

WINNIE

Go back into your hole now, Willie, you've exposed yourself enough. (1.9.)

Maybe Willie is totally fine exposing himself, maybe that's something his wife needs to learn. This raises the question, is it better to be cautious in life or adventurous? Who would you rather be: Willie or Winnie?

Quote #8

WILLIE

[Violently] Fear no more! (1.22)

That's right, Shmoopers, our first quote from Willie. Unfortunately, this doesn't exactly count as an original thought, seeing as how Willie is repeating a section of a quote from William Shakespeare's Cymbeline. However, there is some added value in the fact that he repeats this particular section. Unlike Willie, Winnie is forever afraid of what is to come. Maybe that's why Willie seems so frustrated (no need to get violent, Willie, we get you). Could this quote be Willie's life motto?

Quote #9

WINNIE

The depths in particular, who knows what treasures. What comforts. (1.29)

Winnie is referring to the contents of her bag, but this quote could also be commenting on the potential for one's life. This is a classic case of Winnie's optimism covering over the cracks in her otherwise hard life. It also shows us that she does dream of the unexpected and its treasure trove of potential happiness.