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Breasts Quote by William Shakespeare

“Look, how this ring encompasseth thy finger, Even so thy breast encloseth my poor heart; Wear both of them, for both of them are thine.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Look, how this ring encompasseth thy finger, Even so thy breast encloseth my poor heart; Wear both of them, for both of them are thine.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 2, 1611

The ring symbolizes commitment, and the speaker offers his heart as another token of love, urging mutual possession.

In simple terms: Love is offered as a shared symbol.

Key Takeaway

Offer your heart alongside symbols of love.

Themes

love commitment symbolism

Mood

romantic poetic

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • Marriage proposals
  • anniversary gifts
  • personal vows

Key Concepts

Reciprocity intimacy poetic metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do symbols still hold meaning today?
  • How can we express love beyond objects?
A Different Perspective

May be too formal for modern contexts.

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