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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Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Enjoyment and activity can make time pass more quickly and pleasantly.
This quote by Shakespeare suggests that engaging in enjoyable activities can create a sense of time flying by. When we immerse ourselves in pleasurable experiences, whether through leisure or action, the mundane nature of time fades away, leaving us with a feeling of fulfillment and joy.
Themes
PleasureActionTimeHappinessEnjoyment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about finding joy in everyday life.
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