Honest Quote by William Shakespeare
“Here's that which is too weak to be a sinner, honest water, which ne'er left man i' the mire.”
About This Quote
Source Play: King Lear, Act 5, Scene 3, 1605
A person who is too weak to sin is like pure water that never contaminates the mud of humanity.
In simple terms: Weakness can be purity.
Embrace honesty even when powerless.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can purity survive in a corrupt world?
- Does weakness equal virtue?
Even the pure may be ignored or exploited.