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
We that are true lovers run into strange capers; but as all is mortal in nature, so is all nature in love mortal in folly.
Interpretation
Love leads people to act in unusual ways, but it is ultimately temporary and flawed.
This quote by William Shakespeare reflects on the irrational and often whimsical nature of true love, suggesting that those who are genuinely in love often engage in strange behaviors and escapades. However, Shakespeare notes the transient nature of love and life itself, indicating that folly is an inherent part of love, as both love and life are mortal and subject to imperfections.
In practice
This quote would be perfect for a wedding toast, capturing the whimsical nature of love.
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).
Love bears it out even to the edge of doom.
Good company, good wine, good welcome, can make good people.
Absence doth sharpen love, presence strengthens it; the one brings fuel, the other blows it till it burns clear.
Lord, Lord, how this world is given to lying!
Give it an understanding, but no tongue.
I have been astonished that men could die martyrs for religion - I have shuddered at it. I shudder no more - I could be martyred for my religion - Love is my religion - I could die for that.
What is the singing of birds, or any natural sound, compared with the voice of one we love.
time is a tree (this life one leaf) but love is the sky and i am for you just so long and long enough
It has been coming on so gradually, that I hardly know when it began. But I believe I must date it from my first seeing his beautiful grounds at Pemberley.
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
I have DECIDED to love. If you are seeking the highest good, I think you can find it through love. GOD is love.
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