Assume Quote by William Shakespeare
“Assume a virtue if you have it not.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, 1611 (paraphrased)
If you lack a virtue, pretend to have it, but deception is risky.
In simple terms: Pretend virtue if you lack it.
Key Takeaway
Be honest about your strengths and flaws.
Themes
integrity
deception
virtue
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- social networking
- political discourse
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
self‑presentation
ethical risk
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it acceptable to feign virtue?
- What are the costs of pretending?
A Different Perspective
Deception can backfire.
