Honour Quote by Ben Jonson
““CORV: Honour! tut, a breath: There's no such thing, in nature: a mere term Invented to awe fools.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Volpone, Ben Jonson, 1606
Words can be invented to impress, but they may be empty and foolish.
In simple terms: Empty words impress fools.
Key Takeaway
Seek substance over style.
Themes
language
deception
foolishness
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- advertising
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
rhetoric
truth
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt fooled by language?
- How can you convey truth clearly?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on jargon can obscure meaning.
