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“So holy writ in babes hath judgment shown When judges have been babes; great floods have flown From simple sources, and great seas have dried When miracles have by the greatest been denied.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“So holy writ in babes hath judgment shown When judges have been babes; great floods have flown From simple sources, and great seas have dried When miracles have by the greatest been denied.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Innocence can reveal truth, while power can obscure it.

In simple terms: Children see truth plainly.

Key Takeaway

Value simple perspectives.

Themes

innocence truth power judgment

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

thought‑provoking poetic

When to use this quote

  • education
  • legal decisions
  • parenting
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

philosophical paradox ethical insight literary motif

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we listen to the unheard?
  • When does innocence become a liability?
A Different Perspective

Powerful voices may drown out truth.

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