--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I doubt not that some shall think this…" description: "\"“I doubt not that some shall think this woman too slight a thing to be written of and set among the remembrances of great matters, but me-seemth the ch..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c3/marjorie-bowen-39723_forgiveness_i-doubt-not-that-some-shall-think-this-w_554494.jpg" --- # I doubt not that some shall think this woman too slight a… ![“I doubt not that some shall think this woman too slight a thing to be written of and set among the remembrances of great matters, but me-seemth the chance worthy to be remembered — for where, the King took displeasure she would mitigate and appease his mind; where men were out of favour she would…” quote by Marjorie Bowen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c3/marjorie-bowen-39723_forgiveness_i-doubt-not-that-some-shall-think-this-w_554494.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c3/marjorie-bowen-39723_forgiveness_i-doubt-not-that-some-shall-think-this-w_554494.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c3/marjorie-bowen-39723_forgiveness_i-doubt-not-that-some-shall-think-this-w_554494.jpg) > ““I doubt not that some shall think this woman too slight a thing to be written of and set among the remembrances of great matters, but me-seemth the chance worthy to be remembered — for where, the King took displeasure she would mitigate and appease his mind; where men were out of favour she would bring them into his grace; for many that had highly of ended she would bring pardon; of great forfeitures she got men remission; and, finally, in many weighty suits she stood more in great stead.”” [Marjorie Bowen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marjorie-bowen/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A woman navigates court politics, using influence to mitigate royal displeasure and aid those out of favor. **In simple terms:** She uses her position to help others and calm the king. Key Takeaway Leverage influence for positive change. Themes politics influence court gender Mood cautious strategic Type historical analytical When to use this quote - royal court - political intrigue - advocacy Key Concepts power dynamics patronage Questions to Reflect On - How can you use influence responsibly? - What are the limits of such power? 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