Shakespeare Quote by Amy Harmon
““Shakespeare said, 'the robbed that smiles steals something from the thief.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Power of Perspective, Amy Harmon, 2018
Shakespeare suggests that a thief who smiles while stealing gains an advantage, implying that confidence can aid wrongdoing.
In simple terms: A confident thief feels more powerful.
Beware confidence used for unethical gain.
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When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- political rhetoric
- personal interactions
- crime analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does confidence cross ethical lines?
- How can we detect deceptive confidence?
Confidence can also be used ethically, not only for theft.