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Atheism Quote by William Shakespeare

“His worst fault is, he's given to prayer; he is something peevish that way.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“His worst fault is, he's given to prayer; he is something peevish that way.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: “Much Ado About Nothing”, Act 2, Scene 3, 1598

A character’s flaw is his tendency to pray and be petty, showing moral weakness.

In simple terms: He is both pious and petty.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and temper contradictory traits.

Themes

flaw prayer petty morality character

Mood

reflective critical

Type

literary character

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

human nature hypocrisy self‑control

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives the conflict between piety and pettiness?
  • Can such flaws be redeemed?
A Different Perspective

The description may oversimplify complex motivations.

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