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“I am your spaniel; and, Demetrius, The more you beat me, I will fawn on you: Use me but as your spaniel, spurn me, strike me, Neglect me, lose me; only give me leave, Unworthy as I am, to follow you. What worse place can I beg in your love,-- And yet a place of high respect with me,-- Than to be…” quote by shakespeare
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““I am your spaniel; and, Demetrius, The more you beat me, I will fawn on you: Use me but as your spaniel, spurn me, strike me, Neglect me, lose me; only give me leave, Unworthy as I am, to follow you. What worse place can I beg in your love,-- And yet a place of high respect with me,-- Than to be used as you use your dog?””

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About This Quote

Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, Act 2, Scene 3

A devoted lover offers unconditional service, even when mistreated, seeking approval.

In simple terms: Blind devotion seeks love despite abuse.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when loyalty becomes self‑destruction.

Themes

love obedience power dynamics self‑worth submission

Mood

tragic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • workplace
  • family dynamics
  • friendship

Key Concepts

psychology literature human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you give too much of yourself?
  • How can you set healthy boundaries?
A Different Perspective

Blind loyalty can enable exploitation.

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