Jest Quote by William Shakespeare
“His jest shall savour but a shallow wit, when thousands more weep than did laugh it.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 2, 1611
Shallow humor is wasted when many suffer, making the jest meaningless.
In simple terms: Jokes fall flat amid widespread suffering.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize empathy over cheap jokes.
Themes
empathy
humor
social awareness
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political satire
- social commentary
- public discourse
Key Concepts
ethics
compassion
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- When is humor appropriate in tragedy?
- How can you turn shallow wit into meaningful critique?
A Different Perspective
Humor can sometimes highlight suffering rather than diminish it.
