Quote by William Shakespeare
And oftentimes excusing of a fault doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
Summary
This quote, spoken by William Shakespeare in The Two Gentlemen of Verona, reflects on the nature of excusing a fault or mistake. It suggests that sometimes, when we try to justify or provide excuses for our wrongdoings, we unintentionally magnify and worsen the fault itself. This could be because offering an excuse might indicate a lack of accountability or a unwillingness to acknowledge one's own behavior. Thus, Shakespeare reminds us that admitting our faults without trying to justify or make excuses for them is a more honest and productive approach to self-improvement.
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Excuses
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