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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His words are bonds, his oaths are oracles; his love sincere, his thoughts immaculate; his tears pure messengers sent from his heart; his heart as far from fraud, as heaven from earth
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the depth and sincerity of a person's emotions and commitments.
In this quote, Shakespeare highlights the integrity and purity of a person's character, emphasizing that their words and feelings are genuine and free from deceit. The metaphors illustrate how deeply connected this person is to their emotions, suggesting that their love and sincerity are as vast and sincere as the difference between heaven and earth.
Themes
LoveSincerityEmotionsIntegrityHonesty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to highlight the importance of trust and love in relationships.
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