We men may say more, swear more; but indeed, Our shows are more than will; for still we prove Much in our vows, but little in our love.
 William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (1623). copy citation

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Author William Shakespeare
Source Twelfth Night
Topic love vow
Date 1623
Language English
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Note Written between 1601 and 1602
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Context

“She never told her love, But let concealment, like a worm i' the bud, Feed on her damask cheek: she pined in thought; And with a green and yellow melancholy, She sat like patience on a monument, Smiling at grief. Was not this love, indeed? We men may say more, swear more; but indeed, Our shows are more than will; for still we prove Much in our vows, but little in our love. DUKE. But died thy sister of her love, my boy?
VIOLA. I am all the daughters of my father's house, And all the brothers too;—and yet I know not.— Sir, shall I to this lady?
DUKE. Ay, that's the theme.” source