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“You must be proud, bold, pleasant, resolute, And now and then stab, when occasion serves.” quote by Christopher Marlowe
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“You must be proud, bold, pleasant, resolute, And now and then stab, when occasion serves.”

Christopher Marlowe

About This Quote

Source Playwright: Doctor Faustus, 1592

One should be confident and decisive, yet ready to act boldly when needed.

In simple terms: Be proud, bold, and decisive.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate confidence and decisive action.

Themes

confidence boldness decisiveness

Mood

determined assertive

Type

dramatic motivational

When to use this quote

  • leadership decisions
  • public speaking
  • critical negotiations

Key Concepts

heroism risk‑taking personal agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is boldness appropriate?
  • How do you balance confidence with humility?
A Different Perspective

Boldness can lead to reckless choices.

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