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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Have I caught thee, my heavenly jewel? Why, now let_x000D_ _x000D_ me die, for I have lived long enough.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses profound admiration and fulfillment through love, suggesting that finding true love gives life meaning.
In this quote, Shakespeare conveys a deep sense of fulfillment and ecstasy that accompanies the revelation of a beloved person. The speaker feels that the experience of love is so profound and significant that it makes life itself worthwhile, to the point of being ready to embrace death after experiencing such a deep connection.
Themes
LoveFulfillmentAdmirationLifeDeath
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a wedding ceremony to express the beauty and completeness found in love.
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