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Thou Quote by William Shakespeare

“O thou dissembling cub! what wilt thou be When time hath sow'd a grizzle on thy case? Or will not else thy craft so quickly grow, That thine own trip shall be thine overthrow? Farewell, and take her; but direct thy feet Where thou and I henceforth may never meet.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““O thou dissembling cub! what wilt thou be When time hath sow'd a grizzle on thy case? Or will not else thy craft so quickly grow, That thine own trip shall be thine overthrow? Farewell, and take her; but direct thy feet Where thou and I henceforth may never meet.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2, 1611

A warning that deceitful actions will eventually lead to one's own downfall, urging honesty.

In simple terms: Deceit brings self‑destruction.

Key Takeaway

Choose honesty over scheming.

Themes

honesty consequences self‑reflection

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice literary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • political intrigue
  • career decisions

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy tragic irony

Questions to Reflect On

  • Will you confront your own deceit?
  • How can honesty change your path?
A Different Perspective

Deception may sometimes seem advantageous in the short term.

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