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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Now get you to my lady's chamber, and tell her, let her paint an inch thick, to this favour she must come; make her laugh at that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that one should embrace beauty and humor, even if it requires effort to impress someone they care about.
In this quote by Shakespeare, the speaker is encouraging someone to visit a lady and assure her that despite the layers of makeup, her charm and allure will require sincerity and humor to truly resonate. It reflects the idea that love and attraction often involve playful interaction and the acceptance of imperfections, urging the lady to embrace her own beauty, both inside and out.
Themes
LoveBeautyHumorCharmAttraction
In practice
Example use cases
A friend might use this quote to lighten the mood before attending a party.
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