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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Besides, our nearness to the King in love_x000D_ _x000D_ Is near the hate of those love not the King.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The closer we are to love, the more we may provoke those who do not share that same love.
This quote from Shakespeare reflects the idea that love can create division and provoke hostility from those who are not aligned with or do not understand it. It implies that the proximity to something as powerful as love can lead to conflict, particularly from those who may feel excluded or resentful of that love. It highlights the complexity of love and the reactions it can inspire in others.
Themes
LoveHatredDivisionProximityEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the challenges of being in love when faced with societal disapproval.
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