| 2H6 IV.ii.8 | [Holland to Bevis] I say it was never merry world in England since gentlemen came up |
| JC I.ii.304 | [Cassius to Brutus] think of the world |
| TN III.i.95 | [Olivia to Viola as Cesario] 'Twas never merry world / Since lowly feigning was called compliment |