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 thy sweet love remember'd such wealth brings_x000D_ _x000D_ That then I scorn to change my state with kings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love brings such richness that it outweighs any material wealth or status.
In this quote from Shakespeare, the speaker expresses that the sweet memories of love create an emotional wealth that makes them indifferent to worldly power or riches. The sentiment conveys that the joy and fulfillment derived from love are priceless, highlighting the idea that genuine love is far more valuable than the status of kings and the material possessions they might hold.
Themes
LoveWealthContentmentHappinessValue
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to emphasize the importance of love over material possessions.
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