Cost Quote by William Shakespeare
““It would cost you a groaning to take off my edge.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 2
A character warns that challenging them will cause great pain.
In simple terms: Opposing me will hurt you.
Key Takeaway
Think before confronting powerful opponents.
Themes
conflict
power
warning
Mood
cautionary
dramatic
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- legal disputes
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
authority
consequence
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of defying authority?
- When is it worth the risk?
A Different Perspective
May be hyperbolic.
![“[Photography is ] likewise even French impressionists. So the Sculls bought pop. It was politics, and they moved with it. And I think that could be happening, to some degree, with photography, too. It doesn't cost as much to do it, either.” quote by Garry Winogrand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2eb/garry-winogrand-2342_cost_photography-is-likewise-even-french-impr_2802.jpg)
