Quote by William Shakespeare
I take thee at thy word:Call me but love, and I'll be new baptized;Henceforth I never will be Romeo.
Summary
In this quote from Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, Romeo expresses his willingness to redefine himself for love. He declares that if his beloved, Juliet, asks him to renounce his name, he will be reborn as a new person. By saying "Call me but love," Romeo suggests that he is ready to let go of his identity as Romeo, a Montague, to be with Juliet, a Capulet. This quote demonstrates Romeo's deep devotion and willingness to make sacrifices for the sake of their love.