Quote by William Shakespeare
Feed on her damask cheek: she pined in thought, And with a green and yellow melancholy She sat like patience on a monument, Smiling at grief
Summary
This quote from William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" depicts a person's profound sadness and emotional turmoil. The phrase "feed on her damask cheek" suggests that the person's condition has caused a loss of color and vitality in their face. The line "she pined in thought" implies that she is consumed by her own thoughts and deeply unhappy. The second part of the quote, "And with a green and yellow melancholy, She sat like patience on a monument, Smiling at grief," portrays her as isolated and stoic, exhibiting a serene and patient attitude even while grappling with profound sorrow.
Topics
Grief
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