Agents Quote by William Shakespeare
“O world, world! thus is the poor agent despised. O traitors and bawds, how earnestly are you set a-work, and how ill requited! Why should our endeavor be so loved, and the performance so loathed?”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act 1, Scene 1, 1590
The speaker laments being despised and unappreciated, questioning why effort is met with scorn.
In simple terms: Effort feels unreciprocated.
Key Takeaway
Seek appreciation.
Themes
society
recognition
effort
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
dramatic
poetic
When to use this quote
- workplace
- artistic pursuits
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
despise
traitors
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we crave approval?
- How to stay motivated despite scorn?
A Different Perspective
Recognition may be fleeting.
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
