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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I am not of that feather, to shake off my friend when he must need me
Interpretation
What this quote means
True friendship involves loyalty and support, especially during difficult times.
This quote from William Shakespeare emphasizes the importance of being a reliable friend. It suggests that true friends stick together in times of hardship and do not abandon each other when support is most needed, highlighting the value of loyalty and companionship in relationships.
Themes
FriendshipLoyaltySupportCompanionshipDifficult Times
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech celebrating a friend's resilience during tough times.
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