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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He that is strucken blind can not forget the precious treasure of his eyesight lost.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The loss of a vital sense like sight leaves a profound impact that is difficult to forget.
This quote by William Shakespeare highlights the deep sense of loss experienced by someone who has lost their eyesight. It emphasizes the preciousness of our senses and how their absence can leave a lasting impression, indicating that true appreciation often comes in the wake of loss.
Themes
LossSightAppreciationTreasureMemory
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of appreciating our senses.
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