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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And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remembered- We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes camaraderie and the bond formed through shared struggles and sacrifices.
In this quote from Shakespeare's 'Henry V', the speaker conveys a profound sense of unity and brotherhood among the soldiers who fight together. It highlights the idea that those who endure hardships together forge a lasting connection that transcends ordinary relationships, elevating their shared experience into something memorable and noble.
Themes
BrotherhoodCourageSacrificeUnityFriendship
In practice
Example use cases
During a military memorial service, this quote could inspire reflections on the bond shared by soldiers.
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