Quote by William Shakespeare

For I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth, action nor utterance, nor the power of speech, to stir men's blood. I only speak right on. I tell you that which you yourselves do know.

For I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth, action nor utt

Summary

This quote emphasizes the speaker's humility and lack of grand or persuasive speech. They acknowledge their own limitations in wit, words, and worth, as well as their inability to stir others emotionally or take any significant action. However, the speaker asserts that they speak the unadulterated truth and remind listeners of what they already know within themselves. Essentially, they rely on honesty and straightforwardness rather than eloquence or manipulation to convey their message.

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