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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O, here Will I set up my everlasting rest, And shake the yoke of inauspicious stars From this world-wearied flesh. Eyes, look your last! Arms, take your last embrace! and, lips, O you The doors of breath, seal with a righteous kiss A dateless bargain to engrossing death!
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote addresses the struggle against fate and the acceptance of death.
In this powerful passage from Shakespeare, the speaker expresses a desire to escape the burdens imposed by fate and mortality. There is a profound sense of resignation and acceptance as they prepare to confront death, seeking solace in their final moments and a farewell to life. The imagery evokes deep emotions about love, loss, and the human condition, ultimately portraying death as an inevitable part of existence.
Themes
DeathFateMortalityAcceptanceLove
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is fitting for a eulogy, capturing the essence of life and death.
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