Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge/Shakespeare

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"Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge."(Shakespeare)
來源: renqiulan 於 2024-01-30 15:40:03 
 
The quote "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge" is actually from William Shakespeare's play "Titus Andronicus," not "Measure for Measure." It appears in Act 1, Scene 1, spoken by the character Marcus Andronicus.
 
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How sweet? How noble? What mercy?

The quote "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge" by Shakespeare suggests that showing kindness, compassion, and mercy is the hallmark of true nobility or greatness. It implies that the ability to extend mercy and compassion towards others is a noble characteristic that sets individuals apart as truly noble or honorable.

Examples of this concept can be found in various contexts:

  1. Forgiveness: When someone forgives others for their mistakes or wrongdoings instead of seeking revenge or holding grudges, they demonstrate mercy and nobility. For instance, a leader who pardons a political opponent instead of punishing them for dissent.

  2. Charity: Acts of kindness and generosity towards those in need showcase nobility. For example, wealthy individuals or organizations providing financial assistance or resources to support disadvantaged communities.

  3. Compassion: Showing empathy and understanding towards others, especially in difficult situations, reflects nobility. This can include comforting a friend in distress or supporting a colleague facing challenges at work.

  4. Humility: Being humble and treating others with respect regardless of their social status or background is a form of nobility. For instance, a successful businessperson who remains humble and down-to-earth despite their achievements.

Overall, the quote emphasizes that true nobility is not measured by wealth, power, or status, but by one's capacity for mercy, kindness, and compassion towards others.

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Could not agree more! Humility brings kindness. -盈盈一笑間- 給 盈盈一笑間 發送悄悄話 盈盈一笑間 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 01/31/2024 postreply 14:48:06

Kindness may even overcome evil. -盈盈一笑間- 給 盈盈一笑間 發送悄悄話 盈盈一笑間 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 01/31/2024 postreply 14:48:48

Just learned it from someone’s sharing yesterday. :) -盈盈一笑間- 給 盈盈一笑間 發送悄悄話 盈盈一笑間 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 01/31/2024 postreply 14:50:20

讚!但也碰到過,這樣的品質在某些人眼裏會被認為軟弱可欺,等他們意識到,很多DAMAGE已經造成,覆水難收。 -Oona- 給 Oona 發送悄悄話 Oona 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 05:36:17

早,Oona, 理解。那就先禮後兵。:) -盈盈一笑間- 給 盈盈一笑間 發送悄悄話 盈盈一笑間 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 06:43:14

盈盈說得對!:--) -Oona- 給 Oona 發送悄悄話 Oona 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 06:57:31

Good morning, TJKCB ! Speaking of Shakespeare, he might -renqiulan- 給 renqiulan 發送悄悄話 renqiulan 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 05:55:18

actually come from a literally noble family. There's -renqiulan- 給 renqiulan 發送悄悄話 renqiulan 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 05:58:14

something about this gentleman. -renqiulan- 給 renqiulan 發送悄悄話 renqiulan 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 05:58:45

How so? Shakespeare was a glove-maker in his house workplace -TJKCB- 給 TJKCB 發送悄悄話 TJKCB 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 13:52:48

For what it's worth, that's my impression as a reader of -renqiulan- 給 renqiulan 發送悄悄話 renqiulan 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 17:37:58

Shakespeare's works. -renqiulan- 給 renqiulan 發送悄悄話 renqiulan 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 17:48:29

Good morning 秋蘭,you are a big fan of the Bard, aren’t you? -盈盈一笑間- 給 盈盈一笑間 發送悄悄話 盈盈一笑間 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 06:42:08

Guilty as charged. Hi, 盈盈! -renqiulan- 給 renqiulan 發送悄悄話 renqiulan 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 17:36:11

我有個投資移民朋友英文差也閑得沒事去超市打工,被福建小工頭吆來喝去,他從來都是欣然接受毫無怨言,直到有一天在停車場 -移花接木- 給 移花接木 發送悄悄話 移花接木 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 07:31:06

小工頭看到了他的大豪車,老L,這得好多錢啊,從此對他態度大轉變 -移花接木- 給 移花接木 發送悄悄話 移花接木 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 07:33:26

我聽到的故事是相反的。一個混花兒街的朋友,在公司有自己專屬車位。但他對豪車無所謂,開的是Honda.結果某天收到門衛電話 -盈盈一笑間- 給 盈盈一笑間 發送悄悄話 盈盈一笑間 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 09:02:04

告之,某某先生,你的車位被一輛開Honda 的人占用。要不要我們幫你拖車?因為在其他專屬車位上停的都是大豪車。LOL -盈盈一笑間- 給 盈盈一笑間 發送悄悄話 盈盈一笑間 的博客首頁 (229 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 09:06:36

facial value opens some doors only. -TJKCB- 給 TJKCB 發送悄悄話 TJKCB 的博客首頁 (518 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 14:00:06

the world is actually fair, you reap what you sow~~ -moonlight7- 給 moonlight7 發送悄悄話 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 11:14:45

Kindness attracts kindness for a long term, not short gain -TJKCB- 給 TJKCB 發送悄悄話 TJKCB 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 02/01/2024 postreply 13:53:52

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