Skip to content

Awake Quote by William Shakespeare

“If I shall be condemned Upon surmises, all proofs sleeping else But what your jealousies awake, I tell you 'Tis rigor and not law.” quote by William Shakespeare
Download Open image
“If I shall be condemned Upon surmises, all proofs sleeping else But what your jealousies awake, I tell you 'Tis rigor and not law.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Suggests that jealousy fuels irrational judgments, not rational law.

In simple terms: Jealousy distorts truth.

Key Takeaway

Beware of envy‑driven conclusions.

Themes

jealousy justice reason

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • legal analysis
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

psychology ethics logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does jealousy affect your decisions?
  • Can you separate feeling from fact?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can cloud objective assessment.

2.5 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by William Shakespeare

Explore all 5,607 William Shakespeare quotes

More Awake quotes

Browse all 1,663 Awake quotes