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Faith Quote by William Shakespeare

“There's no more faith in thee than in a stewed prune.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“There's no more faith in thee than in a stewed prune.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: "The Tempest", Act 2, Scene 2, 1611

Faith is as unreliable as a soft, cooked fruit; it lacks firmness.

In simple terms: Faith can be weak and unreliable.

Key Takeaway

Seek solid, reliable beliefs.

Themes

faith trust reliability

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • political alliances
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

skepticism metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a belief trustworthy?
  • How do you test the strength of your convictions?
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