Affair Quote by William Shakespeare
“Friendship is constant in all other things Save in the office and affairs of love. Therefore all hearts in love use their own tongues. Let every eye negotiate for itself, And trust no agent; for beauty is a witch Against whose charms faith melteth into blood.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Love’s Labour’s Lost, 1598
Friendship endures except in love and work, where personal motives dominate and trust is scarce.
In simple terms: Friendship fades in love and work.
Beware of misplaced trust.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- workplace dynamics
- personal negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal interests erode friendship?
- Can trust survive in love and business?
Love and work can corrupt honest bonds.