Skip to content

Football Quote by William Shakespeare

“Nothing can seem foul to those who win.” quote by William Shakespeare
Download Open image
“Nothing can seem foul to those who win.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Henry IV, Part 2, Act 2, Scene 4

Success blinds perception, making even bad deeds seem acceptable.

In simple terms: Winning skews judgment.

Key Takeaway

Beware of moral complacency.

Themes

ethics power perception

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • sports
  • business negotiations

Key Concepts

cognitive bias self‑justification

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you excuse wrongdoing when you succeed?
  • How can integrity be maintained under victory?
A Different Perspective

Success can mask ethical lapses.

2.8 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by William Shakespeare

Explore all 5,607 William Shakespeare quotes

More Football quotes

Browse all 59,647 Football quotes