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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Know more than other. Work more than other. Expect less than other
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of knowledge, hard work, and humility in achieving success.
William Shakespeare's quote encourages individuals to strive for personal excellence by acquiring knowledge, putting in more effort than others, and maintaining realistic expectations. This mindset fosters growth and resilience, as focusing on one's own development rather than competing with others often leads to greater achievements and satisfaction.
Themes
SuccessHard WorkKnowledgeHumilityExpectations
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational seminar, to inspire attendees to focus on self-improvement.
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