Candle Quotes
How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.
"How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
A small light becomes a metaphor for the influence of a good action. Portia notices how a modest deed can stand out in a troubled setting.
Key takeaway:
Do not dismiss a helpful act because it seems small.
Origin of the quote
The Merchant of Venice, Act V, Scene I, Portia.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe play contains the two lines. The original his refers to the candle according to period usage.
