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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The amity that wisdom knits not, folly may easily untie.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wisdom creates strong bonds that folly can easily break.
This quote by William Shakespeare highlights the fragility of relationships built on folly compared to those established through wisdom. It suggests that while wisdom can cultivate deep and meaningful connections, foolishness can easily disrupt or destroy them, emphasizing the importance of sound judgment in fostering lasting relationships.
Themes
WisdomFollyRelationshipsStrengthBonding
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of discernment in building friendships.
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