Conceit Quote by William Shakespeare
“Teach me, dear creature, how to think and speak; Lay open to my earthy-gross conceit, Smother'd in errors, feeble, shallow, weak, The folded meaning of your words' deceit.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1
A speaker critiques another's shallow thinking and deceptive language.
In simple terms: Criticizes shallow, dishonest speech.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth, avoid pretension.
Themes
criticism
language
intellect
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debates
- education
- personal growth
Key Concepts
rhetoric
self‑awareness
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes words genuine?
- How can you improve your own expression?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the speaker's own biases.
