Man Quotes
In peace there’s nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility.
"In peace there’s nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
In a speech that soon turns to battle, Henry praises calm humility as appropriate in peacetime.
Key takeaway:
Practice restraint and consider what the situation actually calls for.
Origin of the quote
Henry V, Act 3, Scene 1; Henry addresses his soldiers.
Who actually said this?
Recognizable excerpt from a speech that immediately contrasts peace with battle; see the play rather than treating it as a standalone pacifist statement.
Source:
Henry V, Act 3, Scene 1
