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“And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence” quote by William Shakespeare
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“And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Dark forces lure people with small truths, leading them to betray deeper values and cause serious harm.

In simple terms: Small truths can lead to big betrayals.

Key Takeaway

Beware deceptive temptations.

Themes

betrayal deception morality

Mood

dramatic serious

Type

literary ethical

When to use this quote

  • political intrigue
  • personal relationships
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

human nature evil consequences

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small truth have you ignored?
  • How do you resist seductive lies?
A Different Perspective

Even minor deceptions can have huge impacts.

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