“ I do despise a liar as I do despise one that is false, or as I despise one that is not true. ”
William Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor (1602). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | The Merry Wives of Windsor |
| Topic | despise |
| Date | 1602 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written around 1597 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/23044/23044-h/23044-h.htm |
Context
“I know the young gentlewoman; she has good 55 gifts.
Evans. Seven hundred pounds and possibilities is goot gifts.
Shal. Well, let us see honest Master Page. Is Falstaff there?
60 Evans. Shall I tell you a lie? I do despise a liar as I do despise one that is false, or as I despise one that is not true. The knight, Sir John, is there; and, I beseech you, be ruled by your well-willers. I will peat the door for Master Page. [Knocks] What, hoa! Got pless your house here!
65 Page. [Within] Who’s there?
Enter Page.”
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