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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I dreamt my lady came and found me dead . . . . . . . . . . . . And breathed such life with kisses in my lips That I revived and was an emperor.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the transformative power of love and dreams.
In this quote, Shakespeare illustrates how the presence and affection of a beloved can rejuvenate the soul and provides a sense of empowerment. The dream metaphor represents the deep emotional impact love can have, leading to a revival of spirit and a feeling of greatness.
Themes
LoveDreamsRevivalLifeEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding toast, to illustrate the transformative power of love.
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