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“Give me that man that is not passion's slave, and I will wear him in my heart's core, in my heart of heart, as I do thee.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Give me that man that is not passion's slave, and I will wear him in my heart's core, in my heart of heart, as I do thee.”

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 person free from obsessive passion is cherished deeply, held at the core of one's heart.

In simple terms: Freedom from passion is valued.

Key Takeaway

Value balanced love over obsession.

Themes

love freedom devotion

Mood

poetic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • friendship building
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

passion emotional autonomy heart metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love exist without passion?
  • How to balance passion and freedom?
A Different Perspective

Passion can also fuel growth.

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