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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Absence doth sharpen love, presence strengthens it; the one brings fuel, the other blows it till it burns clear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Distance can intensify love, while being together nurtures it.
This quote by William Shakespeare suggests that physical distance can enhance feelings of love, making one appreciate their partner more, akin to how absence can stoke the flames of passion. In contrast, presence strengthens the bond, continually nurturing and developing the love shared between two people, ensuring it remains vibrant and alive.
Themes
LoveAbsencePresenceRelationshipsAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a speech about long-distance relationships.
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