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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Romans, countrymen, and lovers, hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker calls for attention and silence to present a vital message, suggesting the importance of listening to others.
In this quote, the speaker, likely appealing to a diverse audience of Romans, countrymen, and lovers, emphasizes the necessity of setting aside distractions and being receptive to an important message. This call for silence signifies the value of focused listening in understanding and addressing the issues at hand, reflecting on the need for communal engagement and understanding in societal matters.
Themes
CommunicationListeningAttentionMessageSilence
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on a controversial topic, this quote can remind participants to listen carefully before responding.
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