…To Thine Own Self Be True
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“To thine own self be true” could be read as inspirational. But what’s being inspired, essentially, is an act of selfishness. This worldview suggests that everyone is looking out for their own interests, and the best thing a person can do is be true to what is always advantageous to them. This is true in a certain sense, but Polonius misapplies it in his own life, needlessly choosing to put himself in harm’s way. He’s true to his curiosity, but not his sense of propriety, and it costs him his life in the end. Should have listened to your own advice, old man!