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Love u Quote by William Shakespeare

“He jests at scars that never felt a wound. But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief, That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she. Be not her maid since she is…” quote by William Shakespeare
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““He jests at scars that never felt a wound. But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief, That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she. Be not her maid since she is envious. Her vestal livery is but sick and green, And none but fools do wear it. Cast it off! It is my lady. Oh, it is my love. Oh, that she knew she were! She speaks, yet she says nothing. What of that? Her eye discourses. I will answer it.— I am too bold. 'Tis not to me she speaks. Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, Having some business, do entreat her eyes To twinkle in their spheres till they return. What if her eyes were there, they in her head? The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars As daylight doth a lamp. Her eye in heaven Would through the airy region stream so bright That birds would sing and think it were not night. See how she leans her cheek upon her hand. Oh, that I were a glove upon that hand That I might touch that cheek!””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2, 1597

The speaker uses poetic imagery to compare a beloved's eyes to celestial bodies, expressing admiration and desire for intimacy.

In simple terms: Lover compares eyes to stars, yearning for closeness.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and honor beloved's unique beauty.

Themes

love beauty desire poetry

Mood

romantic passionate

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • artistic expression
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

metaphor romantic idealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this metaphor reveal about his feelings?
  • How might such idealization affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

Idealizing love can overlook realistic aspects.

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