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“If I shall be condemned Upon surmises, all proofs sleeping else But what your jealousies awake, I tell you 'Tis rigor and not law.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“If I shall be condemned Upon surmises, all proofs sleeping else But what your jealousies awake, I tell you 'Tis rigor and not law.”

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.

Suggests that jealousy fuels irrational judgments, not rational law.

In simple terms: Jealousy distorts truth.

Key Takeaway

Beware of envy‑driven conclusions.

Themes

jealousy justice reason

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • legal analysis
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

psychology ethics logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does jealousy affect your decisions?
  • Can you separate feeling from fact?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can cloud objective assessment.

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