As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
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As I hope_x000D_ _x000D_ For quiet days, fair issue, and long life,_x000D_ _x000D_ With such love as 'tis now, the murkiest den,_x000D_ _x000D_ The most opportune place, the strong'st suggestion_x000D_ _x000D_ Our worser genius can, shall never melt_x000D_ _x000D_ Mine honour into lust, to take away_x000D_ _x000D_ The edge of that day's celebration,_x000D_ _x000D_ When I shall think or Phoebus' steeds are founder'd_x000D_ _x000D_ Or Night kept chain'd below.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a hope for tranquility, longevity, and love, emphasizing the strength of true affection in overcoming darker impulses.
In this quote, Shakespeare reflects on the desire for peaceful days and the power of enduring love. He acknowledges the potential for darker instincts to arise but affirms that genuine love and honor can resist such temptations, thereby allowing for a celebration of life and its joys.
Themes
LoveHonorLifeTemptationCelebrationPeace
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to express the strength of love in a couple's life.
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