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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Affection is a coal that must be cooled; else, suffered, it will set the heart on fire.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Affection needs to be balanced; excessive passion can lead to emotional pain.
This quote by William Shakespeare suggests that while affection and love can be powerful forces in our lives, they must be kept in check. If we allow our feelings to run uncontrolled, they can lead to overwhelming emotions and potential heartbreak; therefore, moderation is key in matters of the heart.
Themes
AffectionEmotionLoveHeartPassion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a relationship counseling session to emphasize the importance of moderation in affection.
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