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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Nimble thought can jump both sea and land.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Quick thinking allows one to navigate any challenge, overcoming both physical and metaphorical obstacles.
This quote by William Shakespeare emphasizes the power of agility in thought and intellect. It suggests that a person who is able to think quickly and creatively can overcome obstacles, regardless of whether they are tangible, like crossing physical barriers, or abstract, like overcoming difficult situations in life.
Themes
ThoughtNimbleObstacleQuickOvercome
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for encouraging students during exams to think critically.
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