As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
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To whom God will, there be the victory.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that victory is ultimately determined by divine will.
William Shakespeare's quote implies that true success and victory are not solely dependent on human effort or strategy, but rather on the favor and will of a higher power, often interpreted as God. It reflects the idea that while individuals can strive for achievement, ultimate outcomes may rest beyond their control, emphasizing humility and faith in a greater plan.
Themes
VictoryDivineWillFaithSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a motivational seminar could use this quote to emphasize the importance of humility in success.
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