Hold Quote by William Shakespeare
“I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano!”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Merchant of Venice, 1596
The speaker declares he holds the world as it is, indicating a realistic, perhaps cynical, perspective.
In simple terms: Holding the world as it is.
Key Takeaway
Embrace reality without illusion.
Themes
realism
philosophy
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- societal critique
- artistic interpretation
Key Concepts
existentialism
cynicism
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing the world plainly affect your choices?
- When is realism beneficial versus limiting?
