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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Hear the meaning within the word.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pay attention to the deeper significance of words and their meanings.
This quote by William Shakespeare emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying significance in language. It encourages individuals to look beyond the surface meaning of words and to seek a deeper truth that can be found within them, promoting thoughtful communication and reflection on the implications of what is said.
Themes
MeaningWordsUnderstandingWisdomCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a literature class discussion about the significance of language.
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