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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It is a good divine that follows his own instructions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People who adhere to their own principles and guidance are wiser and more virtuous.
This quote by William Shakespeare emphasizes the importance of self-guidance and adherence to one's principles. It suggests that true wisdom and virtue come from following one's own instructions and values rather than merely conforming to external expectations or influences.
Themes
WisdomSelf-GuidancePrinciplesVirtueSelf-Instruction
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal integrity.
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