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).
William ShakespeareRead
Some are born great, others achieve greatness.
Interpretation
Greatness can come naturally to some, while others must work hard to attain it.
This quote by William Shakespeare suggests that greatness is not solely a matter of birthright. Some individuals may be born into circumstances that predispose them to greatness, such as wealth, privilege, or talent, while others can achieve greatness through perseverance, hard work, and determination. It highlights the diverse paths people take in their pursuit of success and recognition, emphasizing that both innate ability and effort play important roles in achieving greatness.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire students to pursue their dreams and ambitions.
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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Give it an understanding, but no tongue.
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If you are honest with yourself and can look into a mirror and believe that you have given 100 percent, you should feel proud. If you cannot, then there is more work to be done.
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When you're an investor, you can look at the quantitative and qualitative elements of an investment, but there's a third aspect: What you feel in your gut.
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