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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Do as the heavens have done, forget your evil; With them forgive yourself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Forgiveness is essential for personal peace and moving forward in life.
This quote by William Shakespeare emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, both towards others and oneself. It encourages individuals to let go of their wrongdoings, akin to how the heavens are free from sin, allowing for personal growth and peace of mind. By forgiving oneself, one can release the burden of guilt and embrace a brighter future.
Themes
ForgivenessSelf-ForgivenessPersonal GrowthPeaceEvil
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on mental health, a facilitator quoted Shakespeare to highlight the importance of self-forgiveness.
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