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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Youth is full of sport, age's breath is short; youth is nimble, age is lame; Youth is hot and bold, age is weak and cold; Youth is wild, and age is tame.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote contrasts the vibrant energy of youth with the limitations of old age.
In this quote, Shakespeare explores the differences between youth and old age, highlighting the vitality, boldness, and wildness of youth, while depicting age as a time of decline and frailty. The imagery emphasizes how the passions and capabilities of youth can be starkly opposed to the more subdued and weakened state of aging, encouraging reflection on the stages of life and the inevitable progression towards age.
Themes
YouthAgeLife StagesEnergyDecline
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the vitality of youth during a youth empowerment event.
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