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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Words without thoughts never to heaven go.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that mere words, lacking genuine intention or thought, are meaningless and unworthy of regard.
William Shakespeare's quote 'Words without thoughts never to heaven go' implies that words alone, if they are not accompanied by true feelings or intentions, fail to have real significance. It emphasizes the importance of sincerity in communication, suggesting that empty words cannot achieve meaningful connections or accomplishments, particularly in spiritual or moral contexts.
Themes
WordsThoughtsSincerityCommunicationMeaning
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about honesty, one could use this quote to emphasize the value of genuine communication.
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