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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Is there no respect of place, persons, nor time in you?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote questions the lack of respect for context and decorum in human behavior.
In this quote, Shakespeare critiques the disregard some individuals have for the appropriateness of their actions based on the setting, the people involved, and the timing. It highlights the necessity of understanding and adhering to social norms and conventions to maintain respect and order within society.
Themes
RespectPlacePersonsTimeBehavior
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of manners in social interactions.
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