We have a pretty witty king, Whose word no man relies on; He never said a foolish thing, Nor ever did a wise one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The king is witty but unreliable, never saying foolish things but also never doing wise ones.
- In plain terms
- He speaks well but acts poorly.
- What can you take from it?
- Words without action lack value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is a clever leader always a good one?
- How do you measure wisdom?
Another view
Wit does not always correlate with wisdom.
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