Silence in love betrays more woe - Than words though ne'er so witty; A beggar that is dumb, you know, may challenge double pity.
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Passions are liken'd best to floods and streams:_x000D_ _x000D_ The shallow murmur, but the deep are dumb;_x000D_ _x000D_ So, when affection yields discourse, it seems_x000D_ _x000D_ The bottom is but shallow whence they come._x000D_ _x000D_ They that are rich in words, in words discover
Interpretation
What this quote means
Deep feelings of affection often go unspoken, while those who speak a lot may not feel deeply.
The quote suggests that true passion and deep affection are often silent and profound, while those who express their feelings vocally may not necessarily have the depth of emotion they portray. It highlights a contrast between surface-level expression and the silent strength of true feeling, implying that genuine love or passion can be found in the quiet depths rather than in the loud proclamations.
Themes
PassionAffectionCommunicationEmotionSilence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of recognizing quiet love in relationships.
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