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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When my love swears that she is made of truth, _x000D_ _x000D_ I do believe her, though I know she lies.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the complexity of love, highlighting the paradox of believing someone's love despite knowing they may be untruthful.
In this quote, Shakespeare explores the nature of love and trust, illustrating how deeply one can feel for another even in the face of dishonesty. It suggests that love can blind us to the truth, and that emotional bonds may compel us to believe in the sincerity of our beloved, regardless of evidence to the contrary.
Themes
LoveTruthLiesBeliefTrust
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a speech about the complexities of romantic relationships.
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