Ignorance Quotes
Men of few words are the best men.
"Men of few words are the best men."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
The line contrasts practical worth with empty talk. In its comic setting, the Boy questions the boasts of the soldiers around him, so it is more pointed than a general claim that quiet people are always better.
Key takeaway:
Judge promises by conduct rather than the volume of words.
Origin of the quote
Henry V, Act 3, Scene 2. The Boy comments on Nym and the other soldiers. The post extracts a saying embedded in his speech.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe Royal Shakespeare Company identifies this wording and its speaker. The surrounding dialogue gives the familiar saying an ironic context.
