Athens Quote by William Shakespeare
“Through the forest have I gone. But Athenian found I none, On whose eyes I might approve This flower's force in stirring love. Night and silence.--Who is here? Weeds of Athens he doth wear: This is he, my master said, Despised the Athenian maid; And here the maiden, sleeping sound, On the dank and dirty ground. Pretty soul! she durst not lie Near this lack-love, this kill-courtesy. Churl, upon thy eyes I throw All the power this charm doth owe. When thou wakest, let love forbid Sleep his seat on thy eyelid: So awake when I am gone; For I must now to Oberon.”
About This Quote
Source Play: A Midsummer's Dream, Act 5, Scene 1
A lover laments unrequited love, using floral imagery to express yearning and the pain of unfulfilled desire.
In simple terms: Unrequited love feels painful and poetic.
Key Takeaway
Express feelings before it's too late.
Themes
love
longing
unrequited
poetry
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- secret crush
- unreciprocated affection
- poetic confession
- nighttime reflection
Key Concepts
romanticism
metaphor
courtship
Questions to Reflect On
- Can longing be transformed into healthy connection?
- What prevents honest expression?
A Different Perspective
Idealized love may ignore practical realities, leading to disappointment.
