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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But if the while I think on thee, dear friend, All losses are restored and sorrows end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Thinking of a dear friend can alleviate pain and restore happiness.
This quote emphasizes the profound impact that friendship has on our emotional well-being. It suggests that when we reflect on the presence of a close friend, feelings of loss and sorrow are overshadowed by the comfort and joy that friendship brings. The notion is that strong bonds can help us recover from hardships and find solace, ultimately showing the healing power of companionship.
Themes
FriendshipLossSorrowComfortJoy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of maintaining friendships.
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