Dandy Quote by William Shakespeare
“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?”
About This Quote
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.
Listen for truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom deliberations
- media analysis
- personal judgments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust intuition over evidence?
- How do you discern hidden motives?
Sensory metaphors may be abstract.