Notes for Shakespeare's Sonnet 151


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1. conscience: moral sense and understanding (which enables guilty feelings).

2. born of love: i.e., awakened by the power of love.

3. cheater: rogue.   urge: stress.   amiss: sin; fault.

6. nobler part: soul.

8. stays: awaits.

10. proud: swelling with.   pride: sexual ardor.

13. want: lack.   hold it: believe, put faith in.