Advice Quote by William Shakespeare
““He’s mad that trusts in the tameness of a wolf, a horse’s health, a boy’s love, or a whore’s oath.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 2, 1611
Uses paradoxical imagery to critique misplaced trust in unreliable sources.
In simple terms: Trust in unreliable things leads to trouble.
Key Takeaway
Question the reliability of what you trust.
Themes
trust
paradox
critique
Mood
cautionary
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- political alliances
- personal relationships
- business deals
- media consumption
Key Concepts
human nature
social contracts
Questions to Reflect On
- What “wolf” have you trusted recently?
- How do you verify trustworthiness?
A Different Perspective
Blind trust can be dangerous.
