Fame Quote by William Shakespeare
“The fewer men, the greater share of honor.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Henry V, 1599
A small elite can claim disproportionate honor compared to many.
In simple terms: Few get most honor.
Recognize that honor often concentrates.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- politics
- military leadership
- celebrity culture
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does concentration of honor affect society?
- Can honor be more evenly shared?
Honor can be unfairly distributed, marginalizing many.