Good Quote by Dyan Cannon
“Shakespeare said, nothing is either good nor bad but thinking makes it so”
About This Quote
Source Film: Shakespeare adaptation commentary, 1994
Shakespeare suggested that moral value is subjective; our thoughts assign good or bad to events.
In simple terms: Good and bad depend on perception.
Key Takeaway
Question your judgments.
Themes
subjectivity
philosophy
perception
Mood
thoughtful
provocative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- ethical debates
- personal reflection
- critical essays
- teaching literature
Key Concepts
moral relativism
cognitive framing
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what is truly good?
- Can thinking change reality?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring objective consequences can be risky.
