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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So far be distant; and good night, sweet friend: thy love ne'er alter, till they sweet life end
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep and unwavering bond of friendship, promising lasting affection.
In this quote, Shakespeare conveys the sentiment of a steadfast friendship that persists, regardless of physical distance. The phrase 'thy love ne'er alter' emphasizes the idea that true friendship remains constant and unchanging, even as life brings its challenges and changes, reflecting the eternal nature of true bonds.
Themes
FriendshipLoveAffectionDistanceBond
In practice
Example use cases
In a farewell speech at a gathering of friends.
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