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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So we grew together like to a double cherry, seeming parted, but yet an union in partition, two lovely berries molded on one stem.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the deep connection between two individuals who may appear separate but are united in their essence.
In this quote, Shakespeare uses the metaphor of a double cherry to symbolize a relationship where two distinct individuals are intertwined yet maintain their individuality. The imagery of two beautiful berries on one stem illustrates how close connections can reflect both unity and individuality, suggesting that true partnerships involve both togetherness and personal identity.
Themes
RelationshipUnityLoveConnectionPartnership
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding speech to describe the bond of the couple.
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