How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #1
Nature herself was proud of his designs
And joy'd to wear the dressing of his lines (47-48)
Shmoop really likes the idea of nature wearing poetry like people wear clothes. In these terms, Shakespeare is basically Armani.
Quote #2
As, since she will vouchsafe no other Wit
The merry Greek, tart Aristophanes,
Neat Terence, witty Plautus, now not please
But antiquated and deserted lie (51-54)
Nature, it seems, likes to play favorites. Here she is portrayed unilaterally rejecting other poets in favor of Shakespeare's descriptions.