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“A man may see how this world goes with no eyes. Look with thine ears: see how yond justice rails upon yon simple thief. Hark, in thine ear: change places; and, handy-dandy, which is the justice, which is the thief?” quote by William Shakespeare
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“A man may see how this world goes with no eyes. Look with thine ears: see how yond justice rails upon yon simple thief. Hark, in thine ear: change places; and, handy-dandy, which is the justice, which is the thief?”

William Shakespeare

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Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 1

Justice can be perceived through senses other than sight, suggesting insight beyond visual perception.

In simple terms: Justice is heard, not just seen.

Key Takeaway

Listen for truth.

Themes

justice perception truth

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • courtroom deliberations
  • media analysis
  • personal judgments

Key Concepts

sensory perception moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you trust intuition over evidence?
  • How do you discern hidden motives?
A Different Perspective

Sensory metaphors may be abstract.

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