Bob Quote by William Shakespeare
“The why is plain as way to parish church: He that a fool doth very wisely hit Doth very foolishly, although he smart, Not to seem senseless of the bob; if not, The wise man's folly is anatomiz'd Even by the squand'ring glances of the fool.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Unknown (likely a paraphrase of a soliloquy)
The speaker mocks the foolishness of pretending wisdom while actually being foolish, highlighting the irony of self‑deception.
In simple terms: Pretending wisdom reveals true folly.
Beware of false confidence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal reflection
- public speaking
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish true wisdom from pretension?
- When does humility become self‑criticism?
It may oversimplify complex intellect.