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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He capers, he dances, he has eyes of youth, he writes verses, he speaks holiday, he smells April and May.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote celebrates the joy and spirited nature of youth and creativity.
In this quote, Shakespeare describes a character who embodies the essence of youth and the vitality of springtime. The imagery evokes a sense of playfulness, artistic expression, and the sensory delights associated with renewal and creativity, suggesting that youth is a time filled with joy and inspiration.
Themes
YouthCreativitySpringJoyArt
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at a graduation ceremony to inspire young graduates.
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