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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Make use of time, let not advantage slip;_x000D_ _x000D_ Beauty within itself should not be wasted:_x000D_ _x000D_ Fair flowers that are not gather'd in their prime_x000D_ _x000D_ Rot and consume themselves in little time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and appreciating beauty before it fades.
William Shakespeare's quote highlights the transient nature of time and beauty, urging us to recognize and take advantage of our opportunities while they last. It suggests that failing to appreciate and act upon these moments can lead to wasted potential and regret, akin to flowers that wither away when not gathered at their peak.
Themes
TimeOpportunityBeautySeizeRegret
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a graduation speech to inspire students to make the most of their futures.
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