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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Angels and ministers of grace defend us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a plea for protection and guidance from higher powers.
In this line from Shakespeare, the speaker invokes 'angels' and 'ministers of grace' to seek divine protection and support in the face of uncertainty or danger. This plea highlights a universal desire for safeguarding from the darker aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of grace and moral guidance in human existence.
Themes
AngelsGraceProtectionDivineGuidance
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about overcoming challenges, one might reference this quote to inspire hope.
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