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“Who knows himself a braggart, let him fear this, for it will come to pass that every braggart shall be found an ass.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““Who knows himself a braggart, let him fear this, for it will come to pass that every braggart shall be found an ass.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Henry IV, Part 2, Act 2, Scene 4

A boastful person will eventually be exposed as foolish.

In simple terms: Boasting leads to ridicule.

Key Takeaway

Beware arrogance.

Themes

pride humility consequences

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

moral literary

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • leadership
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

self‑awareness hubris

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humility protect reputation?
  • When is self‑promotion appropriate?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence may be justified in some contexts.

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