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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JAQUES: Rosalind is your love's name? ORLANDO: Yes, just. JAQUES: I do not like her name. ORLANDO: There was no thought of pleasing you when she was christened.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the strong personal attachment to one's beloved, regardless of others' opinions.
In this exchange from Shakespeare's work, Jaques expresses his dislike for Rosalind's name, prompting Orlando to defend it by emphasizing that the name was chosen without consideration for Jaques's feelings. This interaction illustrates how love often transcends external judgments and personal preferences, suggesting that true affection is independent of others' opinions.
Themes
LoveNameOpinionAttachmentDefense
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a romantic speech to highlight how love is personal and subjective.
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