Shakespeare Love Quotes

Tag: Comedies

September 12

Temperance

O love,
Be moderate; allay thy ecstasy,
In measure rein thy joy; scant this excess.
I feel too much thy blessing: make it less,
For fear I surfeit.

-Merchant of Venice,
Act III, Scene ii
September 11

Speak Sweetly

O, flatter me; for love delights in praises.

-Two Gentlemen of Verona
Act II, Scene iv
September 9

The Element of Surprise

Till I found it to be true,
I never thought it possible or likely.
But see! while idly I stood looking on,
I found the effect of love.

-Taming of the Shrew,
Act I, Scene i
September 8

I Dare You

You’ll kiss me hard and speak to me as if
I were a baby still. I love you better.

-The Winter’s Tale
Act II, Scene i
September 7

The Weight of Love

My spirit grows heavy in love.

– Love’s Labour’s Lost,
Act I, Scene ii
September 3

Dreamy

Sleep thou, and I will wind thee in my arms…
O, how I love thee! How I dote on thee!

––A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
Act IV, Scene i
August 30

Still Vibrant

The summer still doth tend upon my state;
And I do love thee: therefore, go with me.

–A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
Act III, Scene i