Art Quote by William Shakespeare
“I marvel thy master hath not eaten thee for a word, for thou art not so long by the head as honor if icabilitudinitatibus.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Love's Labour's Lost, Act 5, Scene 2, 1598
A convoluted phrase mocks the absurdity of excessive honor and verbosity.
In simple terms: Complex language can be absurd.
Key Takeaway
Simplify language for clarity.
Themes
language
honor
absurdity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- political speeches
- legal documents
- creative writing
Key Concepts
rhetoric
wordplay
Questions to Reflect On
- When does eloquence become pretentious?
- How can clarity be maintained?
A Different Perspective
Overly ornate language can obscure meaning.
