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Baseness Quote by William Shakespeare

“I once did hold it, as our statists do, A baseness to write fair, and labour'd much How to forget that learning; but, sir, now It did me yeoman's service.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“I once did hold it, as our statists do, A baseness to write fair, and labour'd much How to forget that learning; but, sir, now It did me yeoman's service.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

The speaker reflects on past intellectual laziness, now valuing the practical benefits of learning.

In simple terms: They once ignored learning, now see its worth.

Key Takeaway

Value learning for practical gain.

Themes

education self‑improvement reflection

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • academic pursuits
  • skill acquisition

Key Concepts

philosophy history personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What stopped you from learning before?
  • How can you sustain new habits?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits can be slow and challenging.

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