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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I will make a Star-chamber matter of it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests a strong commitment to addressing an important issue with seriousness and depth.
In this quote, Shakespeare expresses a determination to treat a matter with utmost seriousness, akin to the secretive and grave proceedings associated with the Star Chamber, a historical court known for its authority and severity. This reflects a broader theme where certain issues demand profound attention and consideration, emphasizing the importance of understanding the weight of our decisions and the implications that arise from them.
Themes
SeriousnessCommitmentIssuesImportanceAttention
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about ethics, one might quote this to emphasize the seriousness of moral issues.
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