Boast Quote by William Shakespeare
“Lord Bacon told Sir Edward Coke when he was boasting, The less you speak of your greatness, the more shall I think of it.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Henry VI, Part 2, Act 2, Scene 2, 1594
Boasting reduces credibility; humility makes greatness more believable.
In simple terms: Talk less, let actions speak.
Key Takeaway
Practice modesty in achievements.
Themes
humility
reputation
communication
Mood
reflective
advice
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- public speaking
- team dynamics
Key Concepts
social perception
ego
credibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you convey confidence without bragging?
- When is humility most effective?
A Different Perspective
Modesty may be misread as lack of confidence.
![“The only sure way of avoiding these evils [vanity and boasting] is never to speak of yourself at all. But when, historically, youare obliged to mention yourself, take care not to drop one single word that can directly or indirectly be construed as fishing for applause.” quote by Lord Chesterfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/caf/lord-chesterfield-757_applause_the-only-sure-way-of-avoiding-these-evil_2803297.jpg)
