What did Shakespeare mean?

Question

by ....“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.”....

Is this pessimistic or optimistic? Whats the pessimistic side? First ish good answer gets the points

Answer 1

Have human love for all.

Don't be too trusting (pessimistic in that he doesn't trust easily. Wanted trust to be earned.)

Do wrong to none seems self explanatory.

I would say that it's neither, really. But the second part is vaguely pessimistic.

Optimistic in that he wants love and kindness for all.

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

It's optimistic in that it emphasizes love and good will for all and holds out the possibility of trusting a few. The pessimistic side ( actually more realistic than pessimistic ) is the truth that you can't trust everyone.

Answer 3

You can have a love for people but understand that no one can be trusted this is why you would do no wrong to any!!

get it...

so at that same time he is saying you are also someone' someone will have to love, trust and do no wrong to.. u know so be good person over all it is possible and this is what is opti. about it!!