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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My chastity's the jewel of our house, bequeathed down from many ancestors.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Chastity is a valuable trait passed down through generations.
In this quote, Shakespeare emphasizes the importance of chastity as a cherished and inherited virtue within a family. It signifies not only personal integrity but also a sense of responsibility towards preserving the dignity and honor of one's lineage.
Themes
ChastityVirtueRelationshipsInheritanceHonor
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a lecture about family values.
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