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“Ere yet the salt of most unrighteous tears Had left the flushing of her gallèd eyes, She married. O, most wicked speed, to post With such dexterity to incestuous sheets!” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Ere yet the salt of most unrighteous tears Had left the flushing of her gallèd eyes, She married. O, most wicked speed, to post With such dexterity to incestuous sheets!”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A betrayal turns love into a destructive, incestuous relationship.

In simple terms: Betrayal corrupts love.

Key Takeaway

Beware of deceitful passions.

Themes

betrayal love destruction

Mood

tragic dramatic

Type

literary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • family drama
  • personal betrayal

Key Concepts

incest poetic tragedy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does betrayal reshape relationships?
  • What warning does this give about hidden motives?
A Different Perspective

The quote may be a misquote; context unclear.

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