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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The miserable have no other medicine But only hope.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hope is essential for those in despair, as it serves as their only remedy.
This quote by William Shakespeare emphasizes that for those who are experiencing severe hardships and misery, hope is an indispensable source of comfort and healing. It suggests that even in the darkest of times, the act of holding onto hope can provide a sense of relief and motivation to endure challenging circumstances, as it represents the possibility of a better future.
Themes
HopeMedicineMiseryDespairFuture
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speaker might quote this to encourage people to hold onto hope during tough times.
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