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“How strange or odd some'er I bear myself, As I perchance hereafter shall think meet To put an antic disposition on.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“How strange or odd some'er I bear myself, As I perchance hereafter shall think meet To put an antic disposition on.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, 1594

The speaker feels odd and anticipates adopting a strange behavior in the future.

In simple terms: I feel strange and may act oddly later.

Key Takeaway

Accept that self‑perception can shift over time.

Themes

identity self‑reflection performance anxiety

Mood

contemplative introspective

Type

dramatic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • theatre
  • social interaction
  • mental health
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

self‑awareness role‑playing psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does self‑perception affect behavior?
  • What drives you to adopt new dispositions?
A Different Perspective

Self‑labeling may limit authentic expression.

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