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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Who wooed in haste, and means to wed at leisure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Rushing into a relationship can lead to hesitation in commitment later.
This quote from Shakespeare suggests that those who pursue romantic relationships quickly may take their time when it comes to making a serious commitment such as marriage. It highlights the irony of passionate courtship contrasting with a more cautious approach to long-term decisions.
Themes
LoveCommitmentRelationshipMarriageCourtship
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, one might reflect on the journey of love with this quote.
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