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.”
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.
Value authentic relationships over empty gestures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- personal relationships
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does genuine friendship look like to you?
- Can you recognize authentic friends without praise?
Some may argue that recognition can strengthen bonds.