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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We must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Seize opportunities when they arise, or risk missing out on success.
This quote suggests that one should act decisively when the time is right, as opportunities are often fleeting. If we fail to take advantage of favorable circumstances, we may lose the chance to achieve our goals and aspirations, leading to missed ventures and potential regrets.
Themes
OpportunityDecisivenessActionSuccessRisk
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage taking action.
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