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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Courage and comfort, all shall yet go well
Interpretation
What this quote means
Resilience in the face of adversity will lead to a positive outcome.
This quote by William Shakespeare emphasizes that having courage and enduring the discomfort that comes with challenges will eventually lead to a favorable resolution. It suggests that despite current hardships, maintaining bravery and seeking comfort within oneself will ensure that things will turn out well in the end.
Themes
CourageComfortResilienceEnduranceAdversity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in motivational speeches to encourage those facing difficult times.
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