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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Say she rail; why, I'll tell her plain She sings as sweetly as a nightingale. Say that she frown; I'll say she looks as clear As morning roses newly wash'd with dew. Say she be mute and will not speak a word; Then I'll commend her volubility, and say she uttereth piercing eloquence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker praises a womanβs beauty and qualities, regardless of her mood or actions.
In this quote, the speaker expresses an unwavering admiration for a woman, highlighting that he will find positive attributes in her, whether she is joyful, displeased, or silent. This reflects a deep affection and resilience in love, emphasizing the idea that true appreciation goes beyond mere appearances or behavior.
Themes
LoveBeautyAppreciationAdmirationRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech to highlight unwavering love for a partner.
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