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 love thee; none but thee, and thou deservest it
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses deep, exclusive affection towards a beloved person.
In this quote, Shakespeare emphasizes the intensity and singularity of one's love, suggesting that the speaker feels an unconditional devotion towards their beloved. The phrase conveys a sense of commitment and a recognition of the beloved's worthiness of such love, implying that this connection is unique and profound compared to any other relationships.
Themes
LoveAffectionDevotionCommitmentWorthiness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a wedding ceremony to highlight the depth of love between partners.
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