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Shakespeare Love Quotes That Are Truly Inspirational

April 14, 2016 By Toby Isaacson Leave a Comment

Romeo and Juliet may not have been a love story as a whole, given how its tragic ending serves as proof that wild and reckless love can sometimes prove deadly, but that doesn’t make Shakespeare any less of a romantic. A majority of his plays and sonnets gravitated around the concept of love and the English writer had an absolutely dazzling way of transmuting the feeling into his works. Out of the many Shakespeare love quotes that can be extracted from his array of plays and sonnets, there is bound to be at least one that can draw us in and that we can relate to.

Shakespeare Love Quotes

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“LOVE LOOKS NOT WITH THE EYES, BUT WITH THE MIND, AND THEREFORE IS WING’D CUPID PAINTED BLIND.” – A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream

Love is blind, right? A line spoken by protagonist Helena in reference to her beloved Demetrius, it thoroughly reflects our willingness to accept our loved ones for their flaws too. There is more to Demetrius than just his looks that she fell in love with and, although he has a multitude of flaws that she acknowledges, she chooses to see beyond them and love him for who is.

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“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet.”
– Romeo and Juliet

The line is voiced by Juliet in Shakespeare’s most famous lyrical tale about the two tragic star-crossed lovers. Through this, she expresses the fact that family names mean nothing, as she loves the person called “Montague” and not the name itself. It’s a pivotal quote in the story, marking the essence of a play which is centered on how bearing the wrong family name ended up dooming the two lovers.

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“SHALL I COMPARE THEE TO A SUMMER’S DAY?
THOU ART MORE LOVELY AND MORE TEMPERATE:
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SO LONG AS MEN CAN BREATHE OR EYES CAN SEE,
SO LONG LIVES THIS, AND THIS GIVES LIFE TO THEE.”
– Sonnet 18

Shakespeare has written many sonnets, all of which are definitely worth extracting some amazing quotes from, but this one perhaps stands out the most. It’s a declaration of love filled with warmth and youthful glee, which brings in talk comparisons to nature. Hope cloaks this line, more specifically the nearly certain hope that love will last as long as “men can breathe or eyes can see,” which essentially means that love is forever.

Shakespeare Love Quotes

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“NO SOONER MET BUT THEY LOOKED, NO SOONER LOOKED BUT THEY LOVED, NO SOONER LOVED, BUT THEY SIGHED, NO SOONER SIGHED BUT THEY ASKED ONE ANOTHER THE REASON.” – As You Like It

Love at first sight is a recurring theme in a multitude of plays signed William Shakespeare, as it the case of As You Like It. A play riddled with games about false identities and constant falling in and out of love, it features this line which is spoken by Rosalind, who delineates the marvels of love at first sight.

Shakespeare Love Quotes

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“LOVE ALL, TRUST A FEW, DO WRONG TO NONE.” – All’s Well That Ends Well

Words of wisdom are spoken by the Countess as she bids farewell to her son, leaving on his quest to become part of the Parisian royal court. Despite being a very short line, it manages to convey the main guidelines that our lives should follow, elevating love on a pedestal as the most fulfilling feeling to share with the world.

Shakespeare Love Quotes

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“SEE, HOW SHE LEANS HER CHEEK UPON HER HAND!
O, THAT I WERE A GLOVE UPON THAT HAND,
THAT I MIGHT TOUCH THAT CHEEK!”
– Romeo and Juliet

Romeo’s inner thoughts convey the magnitude of the emotions he harnesses for the beautiful Juliet. Phrased in a way that faithfully represents his longing, he wishes to become part of her life and get in her proximity in any way, even going as far as wishing that he could be a glove that touches her skin.

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Seven Valentine’s Day Movies You Should Definitely Watch Together

February 14, 2014 By Fred Mitchell Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and this means a lot of cheesy gifts, romantic escapes, and talk about love. It is the time to buy your girlfriend that sexy costume that you were always fantasizing about and have her wear it for you, or simply to cuddle in bed while watching a romantic movie. If your choice for the year is the second one mentioned, you should know that there are a lot of boring movies out there, like Valentine’s Day, which is basically a rip-off of Love, Actually (and not a great one at that). To spare you from the hassle of having to watch a sappy movie, we have compiled a list with 7 movies that you should definitely watch on Valentine’s Day, even if you are forever alone.

7. When in Rome (2010)

7When in Rome is a seriously underrated movie, and there is something about it that makes it an excellent choice for Valentine’s Day. In a nutshell, the protagonist, Beth, is an ambitious New Yorker who steals some coins from a love fountain in Italy. As a result, four guys fall under a love spell, and chase her desperately.

6. Love and Basketball (2000)

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Here’s a movie that you might not have heard of: Love and Basketball. Out of consideration for your boy, you might want to at lest choose something that isn’t dripping with romance. Love and Basketball has gone to great lengths to attract men to it (especially considering that it is basically a chick-flick, with an underlying sports theme). The protagonists basically have a love-hate relationship, which is related to their individual dreams of playing pro ball. The rest is for you to discover.

5. 50 First Dates

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Not only is the Adam Sandler – Drew Barrymore couple completely adorable, but the movie is also extremely funny. In 50 First Dates the couple meets in Hawaii, and Henry transforms from a playboy to a devoted boyfriend. It is probably the ultimate definition of chick-flick, with a hint of comedy in it. A definite must-see.

4. Lost in Translation (2003)

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Lost in Translation may be one of those typical bleak comedies, but it has a great love-story in it. Bob Harris (Bill Murray) and Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson) manage to perfectly portray the feeling of traveling somewhere unknown, and creating a connection. Anna Farris’s and Cameron Diaz’s interventions create the perfect balance between comedy and romance, until the moment when Bob whispers something in Charlotte’s ear and dissapears completely. If Valentine’s Day makes you sick, you should definitely check this movie out.

3. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

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Slumdog Millionaire is a testament to just how far people are willing to go to win over their women. The story is about a poor buy who is tortured by the police for being too good at Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Chances are that you have already seen it since it has won a lot of critical acclaim. It’s not your run-of-the-mill chick flick, because it contains a mixture of violence, socioeconomic messages, and love.

2. The Tourist (2010)

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The Tourist definitely has what it takes to make you jump for joy on Valentine’s Day (even if you hate the celebration). As if screening the stunning Angelina Jolie and incredibly hot Johnny Depp was not enough, the locations are also breath-taking. This tale of cat-and-mouse will keep you at the edge of your seats, satisfy your intellectual needs and also entertain you. If there were ever a guy who could steal Angelina from Brad, it is Depp.

1. 500 Days of Summer (2009)

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Our number one in the Best Valentine’s Day Movie list is 500 Days of Summer. Yes, it is romantic, but not the type of romanticism that you were used to. The story is about the quirky girl that everyone wants to be, or be with, and a guy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who falls desperately in love with her. The story between the two is displayed in a non-linear fashion, and it is undoubtedly the most interesting portrayal of modern love and relationships. Even if you’re not a cheese-ball, you will love it.

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A Documentary about the Love of Filmmaking

February 2, 2013 By ThisBlogRules 1 Comment

Feast your eyes on a documentary about the pure, raw, simple love of filmmaking. Indie Film will premiere in the spring.

By Horsestrung Salley

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11 Points Review of 11 Points Guide to Hooking Up

June 22, 2011 By Vernon Gadson 1 Comment

by Elizabeth Downing Johnson: When I was first asked to review a book I was all, “Great!  I can be a prestigious, well-respected, nay FEARED, literary critic. When I received the book I was all, “Crap.  How am I going to explain my reading of this book to my husband?”  It’s for ART, I told him.  It’s for the INTERNET, I further told him. The book was sent for FREE, by the AUTHOR, who might one day be FAMOUS, and who included a handwritten note on a pink INDEX CARD.  And he was all, “OK.”  So, without further ado, here is my review of the book entitled 11 Points Guide to Hooking Up, by Sam Greenspan.

1. Even if you’re a person in a committed relationship (married even) you’ll find this book enjoyable. The author is knowledgeable, funny, and…funny. It’s a funny book. Who doesn’t like funny books? Some of the information will be a bit distasteful to you (especially if you’ve spent a lot of time protesting the elimination of your pubic hair, or protesting the idea of threesomes), but overall it is a solid read.

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