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I do not like 'But yet,' it does allay The good…

“I do not like 'But yet,' it does allay The good precedence; fie upon 'But yet'! 'But yet' is as a gaoler to bring forth Some monstrous malefactor.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““I do not like 'But yet,' it does allay The good precedence; fie upon 'But yet'! 'But yet' is as a gaoler to bring forth Some monstrous malefactor.””

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.

Condemning the phrase “but yet” as a barrier that hinders progress and allows wrongdoing.

In simple terms: “But yet” can excuse bad precedents and enable evil.

Key Takeaway

Eliminate excuses that perpetuate harm.

Themes

language excuse morality

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

ethical literary

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • policy making
  • personal accountability
  • education

Key Concepts

ethics literary analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does “but yet” become a useful nuance?
  • How can we identify harmful excuses?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex reasoning.

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