Communication Quote by William Shakespeare
“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none; be able for thine enemy rather in power than use; and keep thy friend under thine own life's key; be checked for silence, but never taxed for speech.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Henry V, Act 2, Scene 2 (attributed)
The advice urges universal love, cautious trust, moral restraint, and strategic restraint toward enemies while valuing honest speech.
In simple terms: Love all, trust sparingly, harm none, be strategic with enemies, speak freely.
Key Takeaway
Practice balanced trust and moral restraint.
Themes
trust
ethics
strategy
communication
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- public speaking
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
human relations
political strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide whom to trust?
- When is it appropriate to with speech?
