Casts Quote by Edmund Spenser
“What man so wise, what earthly wit so ware, As to descry the crafty cunning train, By which deceit doth mask in visor fair, And cast her colours dyed deep in grain, To seem like truth, whose shape she well can feign, And fitting gestures to her purpose frame, The guiltless man with guile to entertain?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Faerie Queene, Book I, 1590
The quote warns that clever deception can disguise falsehood as truth, fooling even the innocent.
In simple terms: Deception can hide falsehood as truth.
Key Takeaway
Beware appearances; seek deeper truth.
Themes
deception
truth
perception
trust
appearance
critical thinking
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- political speech
- media analysis
- personal relationships
- legal testimony
Key Concepts
rhetoric
illusion
manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify truth beyond appearances?
- What signs reveal hidden deceit?
A Different Perspective
Even the wise can be misled by skillful rhetoric.
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