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Breathe Quote by William Shakespeare

“He's truly valiant that can wisely suffer The worst that man can breathe, and make his wrongs His outsides, to wear them like his raiment, carelessly, And ne'er prefer his injuries to his heart, To bring it into danger.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“He's truly valiant that can wisely suffer The worst that man can breathe, and make his wrongs His outsides, to wear them like his raiment, carelessly, And ne'er prefer his injuries to his heart, To bring it into danger.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Henry V, Act 2, Scene 2

Enduring hardship with dignity shows true courage, turning personal flaws into outward armor without letting pain dominate the heart.

In simple terms: Courage is bearing suffering without letting it control you.

Key Takeaway

Embrace pain, wear it as a shield.

Themes

courage resilience honor

Mood

determined reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • battlefield
  • personal loss
  • public scrutiny
  • leadership

Key Concepts

Stoicism self‑acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you transform personal wounds into strength?
  • When does pride become a barrier?
A Different Perspective

May focusing on external armor neglect inner healing.

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