All that Shakespeare says of the king, yonder slip of a boy that reads in the corner feels to be true of himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even young people feel deep truths about greatness within themselves.
- In plain terms
- Young people feel the truth of greatness inside them.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your inner sense of potential and worth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel potential inside you?
- How do young people relate to kings?
Another view
Experience and maturity are also needed to realize potential.
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