“ Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice; ”
William Shakespeare, Hamlet (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Hamlet |
| Topic | wisdom listening speech |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Act I, Scene 3 |
| Note | Written between 1599 and 1602 Polonius line |
| Weblink | http://shakespeare.mit.edu/hamlet/hamlet.1.3.html |
Meaning and analysis
Kwize Master
This quote is part of Polonius' advice to his son who is about to embark on a sea voyage. He suggests to be careful without isolating himself, and therefore to listen to as many people as possible while revealing himself as little as possible.
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