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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Sweet Beatrice, wouldst thou come when I called thee? BEATRICE Yea, signior, and depart when you bid me. BENEDICK O, stay but till then! BEATRICE 'Then' is spoken; fare you well now... (Much Ado About Nothing)
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the playful and complex nature of romantic relationships.
In this exchange from Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing', Beatrice and Benedick engage in a witty banter that reveals their mutual affection and the challenges of expressing love. Their dialogue highlights themes of desire, the tension between longing and departure, and the playful intricacies of courtship.
Themes
LoveRelationshipsCourtshipDesireCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a wedding toast to highlight the playful nature of love.
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