Admittance Quote by William Shakespeare
“Tis gold Which buys admittance--oft it doth--yea, and makes Diana's rangers false themselves, yield up This deer to th' stand o' th' stealer: and 'tis gold Which makes the true man kill'd and saves the thief, Nay, sometimes hangs both thief and true man.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 2, 1596
Wealth can corrupt values, causing both honest and dishonest people to act against their nature, often with tragic outcomes.
In simple terms: Money corrupts people.
Key Takeaway
Beware the influence of wealth.
Themes
greed
morality
betrayal
Mood
tragic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- legal disputes
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
human nature
ethics
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Does money change a person's character?
- Can integrity survive in a corrupt system?
A Different Perspective
Wealth does not guarantee moral superiority.
