Ultimately, Shakespeare’s observation extends beyond literal feasts to everyday encounters. A brief conversation, a shared coffee, or a simple act of help can become a “merry feast” when infused with genuine goodwill. By consistently choosing a “great welcome”—greeting others with openness, curiosity, and respect—we transform ordinary moments into occasions of connection. In this way, the line becomes a quiet ethic: let our resources be whatever they are, but let our welcome be large. If we live by that measure, we will find that our tables, however small, never truly feel poor. [...]
