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 full of artless jealousy is guilt, It spills itself in fearing to be spilt.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Guilt is a raw emotion that can lead to irrational fears and jealousy.
In this quote, Shakespeare illustrates how guilt manifests itself in our behavior, often leading to feelings of jealousy and anxiety. The phrase suggests that those who feel guilty may be overly concerned about their actions being discovered, which in turn intensifies their jealousy and fear of exposure.
Themes
GuiltJealousyFearEmotionArtless
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about guilt and its effects on relationships, one could use this quote to emphasize the psychological struggle individuals face.
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