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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Good old grandsire ... we shall be joyful of thy company.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the joy and anticipation of spending time with a beloved elder family member.
In this quote, Shakespeare conveys the warmth and happiness that comes from being in the presence of a valued family member, often referred to as 'grandsire' or grandfather. The sentiment reflects the importance of family connections and the joy that arises from shared moments together, highlighting the joy that generational relationships bring to our lives.
Themes
FamilyJoyConnectionEldersCompany
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a family gathering to appreciate elder family members.
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