A woman mov'd is like a fountain troubled, muddy, ill seeming, thick, bereft of beauty

A woman mov'd is like a fountain troubled, muddy, ill seeming, thick, bereft of beauty

In William Shakespeare's works, particularly in his play "The Taming of the Shrew," the quote "A woman mov'd is like a fountain troubled, muddy, ill seeming, thick, bereft of beauty" speaks to the idea of women being emotional and unpredictable creatures. This quote reflects the societal norms and expectations of Shakespeare's time, where women were often seen as irrational and volatile beings who needed to be controlled and tamed by men.