“ Opinion's but a fool, that makes us scan the outward habit by the inward man. ”
William Shakespeare, Pericles, Prince of Tyre (1609). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Pericles, Prince of Tyre |
| Topic | opinions superficial surface |
| Date | 1609 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1607 and 1608 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1537/pg1537-images.html |
Context
“To have practised more the whipstock than the lance. SECOND LORD. He well may be a stranger, for he comes To an honour'd triumph strangely furnished. THIRD LORD. And on set purpose let his armour rust Until this day, to scour it in the dust. SIMONIDES. Opinion's but a fool, that makes us scan The outward habit by the inward man. But stay, the knights are coming: we will withdraw Into the gallery. [Exeunt.]
[Great shouts within, and all cry 'The mean knight!' ]
SCENE III. The same. A hall of state: a banquet prepared.” source
[Great shouts within, and all cry 'The mean knight!' ]
SCENE III. The same. A hall of state: a banquet prepared.” source
