Quote by William Shakespeare

Teach not thy lip such scorn, for it was made For kissing, lady, not for such contempt.

Teach not thy lip such scorn, for it was made For kissing,

Summary

This quote advocates against expressing contempt or disdain through one's words, suggesting that our lips were created for affection and showing kindness through kisses rather than for expressing hatred or disrespect. It urges the speaker's interlocutor, a lady, to withhold scorn and instead use their lips for acts of love and tenderness. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of choosing our words wisely and promoting harmony and affection rather than contempt.

By William Shakespeare

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