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“I hold him but a fool that will endanger His body for a girl that loves him not.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“I hold him but a fool that will endanger His body for a girl that loves him not.”

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 man is criticized for risking his life for a woman who does not love him, highlighting foolish sacrifice.

In simple terms: Risking life for unrequited love is foolish.

Key Takeaway

Avoid self‑destructive devotion.

Themes

love foolishness danger self‑worth

Mood

cautionary melancholic

Type

dramatic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • tragic choices

Key Concepts

unrequited love self‑sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does devotion become self‑harm?
  • What value does unreciprocated love hold?
A Different Perspective

Love can blind judgment.

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