If it prove She's otherwise, I'll keep my stables where I…
““If it prove She's otherwise, I'll keep my stables where I lodge my wife; I'll go in couples with her; Than when I feel and see her no further trust her; For every inch of woman in the world, Ay, every dram of woman's flesh, is false, If she be.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A speaker doubts a woman's fidelity, expressing suspicion that all women are deceitful, reflecting deep mistrust.
In simple terms: Mistrust of women’s loyalty.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about trust.
Themes
mistrust
gender
skepticism
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- courtship
- personal insecurities
Key Concepts
Elizabethan drama
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you judge individuals by stereotypes?
- How can you foster trust in relationships?
A Different Perspective
Generalizing about a group can damage relationships and self‑esteem.