If you did wed my sister for her wealth, Then for her…
“If you did wed my sister for her wealth, Then for her wealth's sake use her with more kindness; Or, if you like elsewhere, do it by stealth; Muffle your false love with some show of blindness; Let not my sister read it in your eye; Be not thy tongue thy own shame's orator; Look sweet, speak fair, become disloyalty; Apparel vice like virtue's harbinger; Bear a fair presence, though your heart be tainted; Teach sin the carriage of a holy saint; Be secret-false.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A warning about deceitful love and false appearances, urging hidden behavior and hidden loyalty.
In simple terms: Beware of insincere affection and hidden motives.
Key Takeaway
Act with genuine kindness, not deception.
Themes
deception
love
honesty
loyalty
appearance
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
warning
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- family alliances
- political negotiations
- social interactions
Key Concepts
Moral hypocrisy
social masks
manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize authentic affection?
- What costs arise from living a double life?
A Different Perspective
True sincerity cannot be sustained through constant pretense.