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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And all my mother came into mine eyes And gave me up to tears.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses deep emotional connection and sorrow related to a motherβs influence.
In this poignant line from Shakespeare, the speaker reflects on the profound impact of their mother, suggesting that thoughts of her elicit strong emotions and tears. The mention of 'giving up to tears' highlights the vulnerability and depth of feeling that comes with remembering maternal love and loss.
Themes
MotherTearsEmotionLossLove
In practice
Example use cases
During a eulogy, one might use this quote to honor a mother's memory.
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