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“O, a kiss Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge! Now, by the jealous queen of heaven, that kiss I carried from thee, dear, and my true lip Hath virgined it e'er since.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“O, a kiss Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge! Now, by the jealous queen of heaven, that kiss I carried from thee, dear, and my true lip Hath virgined it e'er since.”

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 kiss can be both exile and revenge, a complex blend of longing and power.

In simple terms: A kiss can hold both pain and pleasure.

Key Takeaway

Recognize mixed motives.

Themes

desire revenge exile

Mood

dramatic poetic

Type

theatrical literary

When to use this quote

  • romantic conflict
  • political intrigue
  • personal betrayal

Key Concepts

literature psychology mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the kiss symbolize for you?
  • How do you balance love and vengeance?
A Different Perspective

Complex emotions can cloud judgment.

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