If it be well weighed, to say that a man lieth, is as much…
““If it be well weighed, to say that a man lieth, is as much to say, as that he is brave towards God and a coward towards men.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Weighing truth against bravery reveals moral contradictions.
In simple terms: Truth vs. bravery conflict.
Align actions with truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- public speaking
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you acted bravely but untruthfully?
- What does true bravery mean to you?
Moral judgments are complex.