Dangerous Quote by William Shakespeare
“But I remember now I am in this earthly world, where to do harm Is often laudable, to do good sometime Accounted dangerous folly.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1 (c. 1600)
Human morality is complex; actions deemed good can be risky, while harmful deeds may be praised.
In simple terms: Good and evil are not always clear.
Key Takeaway
Question moral assumptions.
Themes
morality
human nature
paradox
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- personal decisions
- leadership choices
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
ethical ambiguity
social perception
consequentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you praised a harmful act?
- When have you condemned a good act?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify ethical nuance.
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