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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I am sure care's an enemy to life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Caring too much can lead to negative consequences in life.
In this quote, Shakespeare suggests that excessive concern or care can be detrimental to one's life. This implies that while care and concern are often seen as positive traits, they can also lead to anxiety, stress, and complications that compromise one's well-being and ability to enjoy life.
Themes
CareEnemyLifeConcernNegativity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about the importance of balance in caring for others.
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