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 says, he loves my daughter;_x000D_ _x000D_ I think so too; for never gaz'd the moon_x000D_ _x000D_ Upon the water, as he'll stand and read,_x000D_ _x000D_ As 'twere, my daughter's eyes: and, to be plain,_x000D_ _x000D_ I think, there is not half a kiss to choose,_x000D_ _x000D_ Who loves another best.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep perception of love, comparing one's affection to the beauty of nature.
In this quote by William Shakespeare, the speaker reflects on the nature of love, particularly in the context of his daughter's romantic relationship. He suggests that the way the young man gazes at his daughter is as beautiful and captivating as the moon reflecting on water, indicating that his love is profound and sincere. The phrase 'not half a kiss to choose' implies that love is not easily measured or compared, emphasizing the uniqueness of each person's feelings.
Themes
LoveAffectionRomanceRelationshipBeautyNature
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used at a wedding to express the beauty of love.
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