Art Quote by William Shakespeare
“'By heaven, that thou art fair, is most infallible true, that thou art beauteous truth itself, that thou art lovely. More fairer than fair, beautiful than beauteous, truer than truth itself, have commiseration on thy heroical vassal.”
About This Quote
Source Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream, 1595
Excessive praise elevates a beloved to an idealized, unattainable status, blurring truth and flattery.
In simple terms: Overpraise creates unrealistic ideals.
Key Takeaway
Balance admiration with realism.
Themes
praise
idealization
truth
Mood
poetic
reflective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- creative writing
- personal relationships
- leadership communication
Key Concepts
literature
rhetoric
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- When does admiration become insincere?
- How can you give honest compliments?
A Different Perspective
Flattery can be sincere but may also manipulate.
