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Deceived Quote by William Shakespeare

“Look to her, Moor, if thou has eyes to see. She has deceived her father, and may thee.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Look to her, Moor, if thou has eyes to see. She has deceived her father, and may thee.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Othello, Act I, Scene III, 1603

The speaker warns that a woman has betrayed her father and could betray others, urging vigilance.

In simple terms: Beware deceitful people.

Key Takeaway

Stay alert to betrayal.

Themes

trust deceit vigilance

Mood

cautious serious

Type

warning literary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • political alliances
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

human nature betrayal perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess trustworthiness?
  • What signs indicate hidden motives?
A Different Perspective

Even trustworthy appearances can hide treachery.

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