Quote by William Shakespeare

O, if I say, you look upon this verse,When I perhaps compounded am with clay,Do not so much as my poor name rehearse,But let your love even with my life decay;Lest the wise world should look into your moan,And mock you with me after I am gone.

O, if I say, you look upon this verse,When I perhaps compoun

Summary

In this quote, the speaker pleads with their loved one not to mention their name or mourn their death, as they will eventually decay and return to mere clay. They fear that the world, known for its wise and mocking ways, will scrutinize the person's grief and use it as an opportunity to ridicule them alongside the speaker, after their passing. This quote highlights the speaker's desire for their loved one to preserve their dignity and shield themselves from potential mockery.

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By William Shakespeare

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