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Anger Quote by William Shakespeare

“Have you not love enough to bear with me, when that rash humor which my mother gave me makes me forgetful.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Have you not love enough to bear with me, when that rash humor which my mother gave me makes me forgetful.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Much Ado About Nothing, 1598

The speaker asks if love can endure his forgetfulness caused by inherited humor.

In simple terms: Can love tolerate my absent‑mindedness?

Key Takeaway

Cherish love despite flaws.

Themes

love forgiveness human frailty

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

emotional resilience memory family influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you accept imperfections in loved ones?
  • How does humor affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

Love may be strained by repeated forgetfulness.

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