William Shakespeare: Covetous for Gold
on Friday, July 9, 2010William Shakespeare Quotation reveals that coveting honor may be as much a sin as coveting money.
“I am not covetous for gold; but if it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive” — William Shakespeare
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In this quote, William Shakespeare is contrasting the desire for gold (money/wealth) with the desire for honor. His interpretation is that while coveting money would not be a major sin of his, coveting honor and recognition is something he is deeply guilty of.
The underlying message seems to be that Shakespeare places much higher importance and value on earning esteem, status and an honorable reputation than he does amassing financial riches.
The quote conveys Shakespeare sees a strong craving for honor, even to the point of offending others, as more acceptable and understandable than an obsessive lust for gold or material gain.
Birthday: April 23, 1564 – Death: April 23, 1616