I loved Ophelia: forty thousand brothers Could not, with…
““I loved Ophelia: forty thousand brothers Could not, with all their quantity of love, Make up my sum. What wilt thou do for her?... 'Swounds, show me what thou'lt do: Woo't weep? woo't fight? woo't fast? woo't tear thyself? Woo't drink up eisel? eat a crocodile? I'll do't. Dost thou come here to whine? To outface me with leaping in her grave? Be buried quick with her, and so will I: And, if thou prate of mountains, let them throw Millions of acres on us, till our ground, Singeing his pate against the burning zone, Make Ossa like a wart! Nay, an thou'lt mouth, I'll rant as well as thou.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover declares his devotion exceeds any amount of love, using exaggerated, absurd imagery to convey intensity.
In simple terms: My love is beyond measure.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love passionately.
Themes
love
exaggeration
drama
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
literary
theatrical
When to use this quote
- courtship
- grief
- conflict
- ritual
Key Concepts
hyperbole
passion
despair
Questions to Reflect On
- How far would you go for love?
- Do extreme vows help or hinder?
A Different Perspective
The exaggerated language may obscure genuine emotion.