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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For thou hast given me in this beauteous face A world of earthly blessings to my soul, If sympathy of love unite our thoughts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love brings profound joy and blessings to one's life.
In this quote, Shakespeare expresses how the beauty of a beloved person enriches his life, suggesting that the bond of love and the shared feelings it fosters act as a source of immense joy and blessings. The speaker highlights the importance of emotional connection and shared thoughts in truly experiencing the blessings that love provides.
Themes
LoveBeautyBlessingsSympathyConnection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be a perfect addition to a wedding speech, celebrating the beauty of love.
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