Yield Quote by William Shakespeare
““WILL YOU YIELD AND THIS AVOID, OR GUILTY IN DEFENSE BE THUS DESTROY'D?””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 2
A rhetorical question about choosing between avoidance and destructive defense.
In simple terms: Choose action over avoidance.
Key Takeaway
Weigh consequences before acting.
Themes
ethics
conflict
decision making
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- personal confrontations
- political negotiations
Key Concepts
moral dilemma
self‑preservation
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of defending defensively?
- When is avoidance the wiser choice?
A Different Perspective
Avoidance may lead to greater harm.
