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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Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the wall with our English dead.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages perseverance and bravery in the face of challenges.
In this powerful quote from Shakespeare, the speaker urges his friends to confront their fears and engage once again in the struggle, emphasizing the importance of courage and camaraderie in difficult times. The imagery of the 'breach' suggests a battle, representing the trials we must face in life, and the call to arms highlights the solidarity needed to overcome adversity together.
Themes
CouragePerseveranceFriendshipBattleStruggle
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech to inspire a team facing a tough project.
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