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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A man loves the meat in his youth that he cannot endure in his age.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People often desire things in their youth that they later find intolerable in their old age.
This quote reflects the idea that as individuals age, their preferences, values, and tolerances shift. The passions and desires of youth, which may seem exciting or vital at one point, can become burdensome or unwanted as one matures and gains perspective, highlighting the transient nature of human desires and the wisdom that comes with age.
Themes
YouthAgeDesireChangeWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about life changes and personal growth, one could reference this quote to illustrate how perspectives evolve.
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