Babe Quote by William Shakespeare
“So holy writ in babes hath judgment shown When judges have been babes; great floods have flown From simple sources, and great seas have dried When miracles have by the greatest been denied.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5
Innocence can reveal truth, while power can obscure it.
In simple terms: Children see truth plainly.
Key Takeaway
Value simple perspectives.
Themes
innocence
truth
power
judgment
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
thought‑provoking
poetic
When to use this quote
- education
- legal decisions
- parenting
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophical paradox
ethical insight
literary motif
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we listen to the unheard?
- When does innocence become a liability?
A Different Perspective
Powerful voices may drown out truth.
