Then is courtesy a turncoat. But it is certain I am loved…
““Then is courtesy a turncoat. But it is certain I am loved of all ladies, only you excepted: and I would I could find in my heart that I had not a hard heart; for, truly, I love none. A dear happiness to women: they would else have been troubled with a pernicious suitor. I thank God and my cold blood, I am of your humour for that: I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Expresses disdain for love and affection, preferring solitude and even the sound of a dog over a man's declarations of love.
In simple terms: He rejects love, preferring solitude.
Key Takeaway
Question the value of love.
Themes
love
solitude
disdain
humor
Mood
reflective
ironic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- social interaction
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
human relationships
emotional detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fear vulnerability?
- Can love be both painful and rewarding?
A Different Perspective
The sentiment may reflect personal bitterness rather than universal truth.