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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O wonderful, wonderful, and most wonderful wonderful! And yet again wonderful, and after that, out of all hooping.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses an overwhelming sense of wonder and appreciation for life's experiences.
William Shakespeare's quote emphasizes the boundless and extraordinary aspects of life, capturing the essence of feeling awed and enchanted by the beauty and intricacies of existence. The repetition of the word 'wonderful' highlights the intensity and multiplicity of those feelings, suggesting that life is filled with marvellous moments that deserve acknowledgment and celebration.
Themes
WonderBeautyLifeExperienceAwe
In practice
Example use cases
During a toast at a wedding, one might quote Shakespeare to celebrate the wonder of love.
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