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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Love is not love that alters when it alteration finds.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love remains constant even in the face of change.
This quote emphasizes that genuine love does not waver or change based on circumstances or challenges. It suggests that true affection persists despite external alterations or difficulties, highlighting the enduring nature of real love.
Themes
LoveConstantChangeEnduringAffection
In practice
Example use cases
A wedding ceremony where the couple recites this quote to emphasize their commitment.
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