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).
William ShakespeareRead
Nor shall this peace sleep with her; but as when The bird of wonder dies, the maiden phoenix, Her ashes new-create another heir As great in admiration as herself.
Interpretation
This quote reflects on the cyclical nature of life and how greatness can be reborn after death.
In this quote, Shakespeare uses the metaphor of the phoenix, a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes, to convey the idea that even after the loss of a great figure, their legacy and influence continue to inspire new greatness in subsequent generations. The reference to peace not sleeping implies that the impact of this greatness remains eternally active, ensuring that admiration and reverence persist over time.
In practice
During a memorial service to honor a beloved leader's impact on the community.
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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