Madam, methinks I see him living yet; So well your words his noble virtues praise, That all both judge you to relate them true, And to possess them, honour'd Margaret.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker praises a woman whose words reveal her own noble character while she speaks of another's virtues.
- In plain terms
- You speak so well of this man that we believe you also have these noble qualities.
- What can you take from it?
- Speaking well of others can reflect your own character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do words reveal character?
- What praise matters most?
Another view
The compliment assumes the speaker is truthful.
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