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“Mine eyes Were not in fault, for she was beautiful; Mine ears, that heard her flattery; nor my heart, That thought her like her seeming. It had been vicious To have mistrusted her.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Mine eyes Were not in fault, for she was beautiful; Mine ears, that heard her flattery; nor my heart, That thought her like her seeming. It had been vicious To have mistrusted her.”

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.

He admits being deceived by beauty and flattery, leading to mistrust.

In simple terms: Beauty and flattery can mislead.

Key Takeaway

Guard against deceptive appearances.

Themes

trust beauty deception

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

dramatic poetic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • political intrigue
  • personal judgment

Key Concepts

self‑deception emotional vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify truth beyond appearance?
  • What role does self‑awareness play?
A Different Perspective

Blind trust can cause harm.

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