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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For what good turn? Messenger: For the best turn of the bed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote humorously implies that the best action one can take is something trivial, like turning the bed.
In this quote from Shakespeare, the humor lies in the playful banter about the seemingly insignificant act of turning the bed, which is elevated to an importance typically reserved for greater actions. It highlights how everyday tasks can be exaggerated in significance, showcasing the wit and irony often found in Shakespeare's work.
Themes
HumorWitExaggerationTrivialityShakespeare
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during light-hearted conversations about chores.
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