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“There's villainous news abroad.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“There's villainous news abroad.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 5, 1603

The speaker warns that dangerous or harmful information spreads from afar.

In simple terms: Bad news travels far.

Key Takeaway

Beware of sensational reports.

Themes

caution information danger

Mood

skeptical alert

Type

warning advisory

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • social media
  • international relations

Key Concepts

propaganda rumor media

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify foreign reports?
  • What sources do you trust?
A Different Perspective

Not all foreign news is malicious, context matters.

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