Excellent Quote by William Shakespeare
“Do you know me, my lord?' Excellent well. You are a fishmonger.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Likely from a drama, possibly “Macbeth” or similar
The speaker acknowledges being known to a lord, then reveals a hidden, perhaps lowly, occupation as a fishmonger.
In simple terms: Revealing a humble truth after being recognized.
Key Takeaway
Accept humility despite status.
Themes
status
humility
deception
Mood
thoughtful
dramatic
Type
theatre
dialogue
When to use this quote
- courtly encounters
- confessions
- role revelations
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
identity
truth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect power dynamics?
- What does the fishmonger symbolize?
A Different Perspective
May be misattributed or paraphrased.
