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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In springtime, the only pretty ring time Birds sing, hey ding A-ding, a-ding Sweet lovers love the spring—
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote celebrates the joy and beauty of love in springtime, as nature comes alive.
In this whimsical quote by William Shakespeare, the arrival of spring symbolizes a time of love and beauty. As the seasons change, birds sing joyously, and the essence of love flourishes, signifying that spring is not just a season of nature's rebirth but also a season for lovers to connect and rejoice in their affection for one another.
Themes
SpringLoveNatureBeautyBirds
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to highlight the beauty of love during the spring season.
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