Badges Quote by William Shakespeare
“Why should you think that I should woo in scorn? Scorn and derision never come in tears: Look, when I vow, I weep; and vows so born, In their nativity all truth appears. How can these things in me seem scorn to you, Bearing the badge of faith, to prove them true?”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 2 by William Shakespeare, 1611
The speaker questions why love is scorned, asserting that true vows arise from sincere feeling, not mockery.
In simple terms: Love feels scorned but true vows are sincere.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic expression over fear of judgment.
Themes
love
honesty
vows
faith
scorn
Mood
dramatic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- courtship
- personal confession
- artistic creation
- public speaking
Key Concepts
literary analysis
emotional authenticity
poetic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you convey sincerity in love?
- What fears prevent honest expression?
A Different Perspective
Scorn can be misinterpreted as weakness.
![“But, indeed, words are very rascals, since bonds [vows] disgraced them." Viola: "Thy reason, man?" Feste: "Troth [Truthfully], sir, I can yield you none without words, and words are grown so false, I am loathe to prove reason with them.” quote by William Shakespeare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/621/william-shakespeare-4_men_but-indeed-words-are-very-rascals-since_1266764.jpg)
