I am Envy...I cannot read and therefore wish all books burned.
I'm armed with more than complete steel, - The justice of my quarrel.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that conviction and moral righteousness are stronger than physical strength or weaponry.
In this quote, Christopher Marlowe expresses the idea that having a just cause or moral rightness gives one a formidable power that transcends physical might. It suggests that inner strength, fueled by a sense of justice, can be more influential and effective in conflict than mere weaponry or brute force. The phrase highlights the significance of righteousness in one's pursuits, standing as a testament to the belief that true courage stems from fighting for what is right.
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Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about standing up for what is right in the face of adversity.
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Till swollen with cunning, of a self-conceit, His waxen wings did mount above his reach, And, melting, Heavens conspir'd his overthrow.
Our swords shall play the orators for us.
Ah fair Zenocrate, divine Zenocrate, Fair is too foul an epithet for thee.
Jigging veins of rhyming mother wits.
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