Dinner Quote by William Shakespeare
““I praise God for you, sir: your reasons at dinner have been sharp and sententious; pleasant without scurrility, witty without affection, audacious without impudency, learned without opinion, and strange without heresy.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Much Ado About Nothing, 1598
The speaker praises a person’s intellect and wit while noting a lack of genuine feeling, suggesting admiration tempered by emotional distance.
In simple terms: He admires sharp wit without deep feeling.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of intellect alone.
Themes
praise
wit
detachment
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic critique
- social interaction
- leadership
- creative writing
Key Concepts
rhetoric
intellectualism
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value intellect over empathy?
- How does emotional warmth affect persuasion?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual praise may overlook emotional depth.
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