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“She is your treasure, she must have a husband; I must dance bare-foot on her wedding day, And, for your love to her, lead apes in hell.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“She is your treasure, she must have a husband; I must dance bare-foot on her wedding day, And, for your love to her, lead apes in hell.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1602

A lover must protect his beloved, endure hardship, and confront hellish trials for love.

In simple terms: Love demands sacrifice, protection, and perseverance.

Key Takeaway

Commit fully to love despite obstacles.

Themes

love sacrifice challenge devotion

Mood

dramatic poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • conflict
  • personal trials

Key Concepts

mythology heroic duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits should love have?
  • How to balance devotion and self‑care?
A Different Perspective

Romantic ideals can be unrealistic.

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