You talk to me in parables. You may have known that I'm no…
“You talk to me in parables. You may have known that I'm no wordy man, Fine speeches are the instruments of knaves Or fools that use them, when they want good sense; But honesty Needs no disguise nor ornament: be plain.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Plain speech is valued over ornate language; honesty requires no embellishment.
In simple terms: Plain speech shows honesty.
Speak plainly.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- writing
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does simplicity affect credibility?
- When is eloquence necessary?
Ornament can aid persuasion.