O, whither hast thou led me, Egypt? See How I convey my…
““O, whither hast thou led me, Egypt? See How I convey my shame out of thine eyes By looking back what I have left behind 'Stroyed in dishonour. Cleopatra: O my lord, my lord, Forgive my fearful sails! I little thought You would have followed. Antony: Egypt, thou knew'st too well My heart was to thy rudder tied by th' strings, And thou shouldst tow me after. O'er my spirit Thy full supremacy thou knew'st, and that Thy beck might from the bidding of the gods Command me. Cleopatra: O, my pardon! Antony: Now I must To the young man send humble treaties, dodge And palter in the shifts of lowness, who With half the bulk o' th' world played as I pleased, Making and marring fortunes. You did know How much you were my conqueror, and that My sword, made weak by my affection, would Obey it on all cause. Cleopatra: Pardon, pardon! Antony: Fall not a tear, I say; one of them rates All that is won and lost. Give me a kiss. Even this repays me. We sent our schoolmaster; is 'a come back? Love, I am full of lead. Some wine Within there, and our viands! Fortune knows We scorn her most when she offers blows.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A tragic lover laments his entanglement with power, love, and destiny, feeling shame and yearning for redemption.
In simple terms: A lover feels trapped by love and fate, seeking forgiveness and release.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how love can bind and blind; seek honest release.
Themes
love
power
tragedy
redemption
fate
Mood
melancholic
reflective
dramatic
Type
literary
dialogue
monologue
When to use this quote
- court intrigue
- personal betrayal
- war decisions
- political negotiations
Key Concepts
romantic tragedy
political intrigue
personal conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love influence your decisions?
- Can forgiveness heal pride?
A Different Perspective
Love can cloud judgment, leading to destructive choices.