Soft you; a word or two before you go. I have done the…
““Soft you; a word or two before you go. I have done the state some service, and they know't.— No more of that.—I pray you, in your letters, When you shall these unlucky deeds relate, Speak of me as I am; nothing extenuate, Nor set down aught in malice: then must you speak Of one that loved not wisely, but too well; Of one not easily jealous, but,””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A speaker asks to be remembered honestly, without exaggeration or malice, acknowledging both love and flaws.
In simple terms: Ask for truthful remembrance.
Key Takeaway
Seek honest legacy.
Themes
honesty
memory
legacy
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal letters
- public speeches
- biographies
Key Concepts
self‑presentation
reputation management
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth do you want to leave?
- How do you balance love and fault?
A Different Perspective
Ideal honesty may be impossible in biased narratives.