Oscar WildeYet each man kills the thing he loves By each let this be heard Some do it with a bitter look Some with a flattering word The coward does it with a kiss The brave man with a sword
About This Quote
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The language of this quote is often used to express the idea that people often do not really love or care about others. Instead, they use their actions and words to convey a false image of happiness and love for another person. This idea can be seen throughout the Shakespearean play Romeo and Juliet.
The emotions, actions, and words of Romeo and Juliet contradict their words and actions. This quote speaks volumes about the inner workings of many of us: we say we love someone, but we really do not mean it.
Source: The Ballad Of Reading Gaol
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