So when thou hast, as I Commanded thee, done blabbing - Although to give the lie Deserves no less than stabbing - Stab at thee he that will, No stab the soul can kill.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even if you speak truth and get stabbed for it, your soul remains unharmed.
- In plain terms
- They might stab you for telling the truth but you will be fine.
- What can you take from it?
- Truth protects your soul even if it harms your body.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is truth worth dying for?
- Can the soul survive violence?
Another view
Physical safety matters too.
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