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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He's all my exercise, my mirth, my matter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses how deeply significant someone is in a person's life, representing their joy and purpose.
In this quote, Shakespeare conveys the idea that a beloved person encompasses everything that brings life and happiness to the speaker. This individual is not only a source of physical activity ('exercise') but also the cause of joy ('mirth') and the essence of their existence ('matter'). Such expressions underline the profound impact that love can have on an individual's overall well-being and life perspective.
Themes
LoveJoySignificancePurposeLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to highlight the importance of a partner in someone's life.
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