Quote by William Shakespeare

The gallantry of his grief did put me into a towering passion.

The gallantry of his grief did put me into a towering passio

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker was intensely angered by the impressive show of sorrow displayed by someone else. The use of the word "gallantry" implies that the individual's grief was grand and dignified, which ignited a contrasting strong and furious emotional response in the speaker. It highlights how emotions, even those that may seem honorable, can sometimes evoke unexpected and intense reactions from others.

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Grief

By William Shakespeare

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