“Truth is too scarce to make societies secure. But, one thing is fairly secure, domestic peace will accurst; this is the riddle that informs all the wisdom of the world.”
About This Quote
This is a creative/modern translation meant to plainly and clearly highlight my perceived understanding of his point . <span style="background-color: initial; font-size: 0.875rem;">The original reads: " There is scarce truth enough alive to make societies secure; but security enough to make fellowships accurst: much upon this riddle runs the wisdom of the world."</span><br><br>
More from William Shakespeare
“That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.”
“Why, there's a wench! Come on and kiss me, Kate.”
“We cannot all be masters, nor all masters cannot truly be followed.”
“Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.”