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“No particular scandal one can touch but it confounds the breather.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“No particular scandal one can touch but it confounds the breather.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: "Hamlet", Act III, Scene 2, 1602

The line suggests that any scandal, however minor, can disturb the mind, highlighting human susceptibility to gossip.

In simple terms: Scandals disturb thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Guard against being unsettled by rumors.

Themes

human nature gossip psychology

Mood

thoughtful observational

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • office politics
  • media consumption
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

mental distraction social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay focused amid rumors?
  • What filters can you apply to gossip?
A Different Perspective

Some scandals are harmless.

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