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Ceremony Quote by William Shakespeare

“To set a gloss on faint deeds, hollow welcomes, Recanting goodness, sorry ere 'tis shown; But where there is true friendship, there needs none.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“To set a gloss on faint deeds, hollow welcomes, Recanting goodness, sorry ere 'tis shown; But where there is true friendship, there needs none.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1

True friendship needs no display; superficial praise cannot replace genuine bonds.

In simple terms: Real friends need no showing.

Key Takeaway

Value authentic relationships over empty gestures.

Themes

friendship authenticity humility

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • teamwork
  • personal relationships
  • leadership

Key Concepts

social dynamics philosophy of relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does genuine friendship look like to you?
  • Can you recognize authentic friends without praise?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue that recognition can strengthen bonds.

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