The course of true love never did run smooth. . . . Lysander speaks these lines to soothe Hermia when she despairs about the difficulties facing their love, specifically, that Egeus, her father, has forbidden them to marry and that Theseus has threatened her with death if she disobeys her father (I.i.132–134).
Who says the course of true love never did run smooth?
This proverb comes from the play A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare.
What did Shakespeare mean by the course of true love never did run smooth?
Prov. People in love with each other often have to overcome difficulties in order to be together. (From Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream.)
What does Lysander mean when he says the course of true love never did run smooth What is the significance of this line to the play?
“The course of true love never did run smooth” Meaning If one wants real, intense love, they're going to have to be willing to tackle a number of issues that get in the way. Lysander feels this way about his love with Hermia, at least at the time he used the quote.
What does Hermia say about true love?
The course of true love never did run smooth; But either it was different in blood— Hermia: O cross!