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Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly. then your love would also change.
"Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly. then your love would also change."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Juliet objects to an oath sworn by the changeable moon because she wants love to remain constant.
Key takeaway:
Let commitment rest on dependable conduct rather than a dramatic promise.
Origin of the quote
Modern paraphrase of Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2; Juliet speaking.
Who actually said this?
Original begins O, swear not by the moon, th' inconstant moon; supplied modern English is not a verbatim Shakespeare line.
Source:
Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2
