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Quotation from Henry V by William Shakespeare

“In peace there’s nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility”

William Shakespeare (spoken by King Henry)

Henry V, Act 3, Scene 1 (Project Gutenberg #1521, modern spelling)

Portrait of William Shakespeare

Before urging his men to imitate the tiger, Henry praises the very different virtues of peace.

Citation: "In peace there’s nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility" — William Shakespeare, Henry V, Act 3, Scene 1 (Project Gutenberg #1521, modern spelling). (id henry-v-q4)

Virtues: Humility

Portrait: Henry V 1600 Q titlepage, William Shakespeare, Public domain.

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