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“Or dive into the bottom of the deep, Where fathom-line could never touch the ground, And pluck up drowned honor by the locks. —William Shakespeare, King Henry IV” quote by Lee H. Whittlesey
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““Or dive into the bottom of the deep, Where fathom-line could never touch the ground, And pluck up drowned honor by the locks. —William Shakespeare, King Henry IV””

Lee H. Whittlesey

About This Quote

Source Play: Henry IV, Part 1, 1597

A metaphorical plunge into deep challenges to retrieve lost honor, suggesting daring exploration of the unknown.

In simple terms: Dive deep for honor.

Key Takeaway

Seek courage in adversity.

Themes

honor courage exploration risk

Mood

dramatic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career crisis
  • personal growth
  • artistic creation
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

metaphor heroic quest

Questions to Reflect On

  • What depths will you explore?
  • How do you reclaim lost honor?
A Different Perspective

Risk may lead to failure or loss.

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