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“The wine-cup is the little silver well, Where truth, if truth there be, doth dwell.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“The wine-cup is the little silver well, Where truth, if truth there be, doth dwell.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

Truth is hidden in small, humble vessels, suggesting that modest sources can hold deep meaning.

In simple terms: Small things can hold truth.

Key Takeaway

Seek depth in modest places.

Themes

philosophy perception truth

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

symbolism metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Where might you overlook hidden truths?
  • What small objects hold personal significance?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be elusive even in simple forms.

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