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).
William ShakespeareRead
And do as adversaries do in law, strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of competing fiercely but maintaining camaraderie and friendship outside of competition.
In this quote, Shakespeare reflects on the duality of human interactions, particularly in competitive contexts. It suggests that while one should strive hard and compete with zeal like adversaries do in a legal battle, it is equally important to share moments of joy and fellowship, symbolized by eating and drinking together, reinforcing the idea that competition does not negate the value of friendship.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about teamwork in sports, highlighting the need to push each other while still nurturing friendships.
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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