Born Quote by Ben Jonson
“True gladness doth not always speak; joy, bred and born but in the tongue, is weak.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Every Man in His Humour, 1598
True happiness is not always expressed verbally; joy that is merely spoken is fragile.
In simple terms: Joy spoken aloud is weak.
Value actions over words for genuine joy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- teamwork
- leadership
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you show joy?
- Can silence convey happiness?
Words alone cannot sustain deep happiness.