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).
William ShakespeareRead
Sweet love! Sweet lines! Sweet life! Here is her hand, the agent of her heart; Here is her oath for love, her honour's pawn
Interpretation
The quote expresses the joy and sweetness of love while highlighting the importance of commitment and honor in a romantic relationship.
In this quote, Shakespeare emphasizes the beauty and sweetness of love as he reflects on the deep connection between two individuals. He portrays love as a sacred bond that encompasses gestures of affection, commitment, and the honor held within the relationship. The agent of her heart symbolizes trust, while the mention of her oath emphasizes the seriousness of their love, suggesting that true love is both joyous and grounded in respect and integrity.
In practice
In a wedding speech to celebrate the couple's love and commitment.
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).
Love bears it out even to the edge of doom.
Good company, good wine, good welcome, can make good people.
Absence doth sharpen love, presence strengthens it; the one brings fuel, the other blows it till it burns clear.
Lord, Lord, how this world is given to lying!
Give it an understanding, but no tongue.
Love is, above all, the gift of oneself.
O cold ! O shivery ! It was your ambrosial beauty. Forget, forgive. Kismet. Let me off this once.
A lot of times I've reached my hand out to people in the gay community that just didn't have nobody to help them when they were down and out.
Losing you is most difficult for me, but the nature of my love for you is what matters. If it distorts into half-truth, then perhaps it is better not to love you. I must keep my mind but loose you.
When the heart is dry the eye is dry.
Hatred is blind, as well as love.
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