“ Men should be what they seem. ”
William Shakespeare, Othello (1623). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Othello |
| Topic | men sincerity ethics |
| Date | 1623 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1601 and 1604 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1531/1531-h/1531-h.htm |
Context
“That passion cannot rule.
IAGO. For Michael Cassio, I dare be sworn I think that he is honest.
OTHELLO. I think so too.
IAGO. Men should be what they seem; Or those that be not, would they might seem none!
OTHELLO. Certain, men should be what they seem.
IAGO. Why then, I think Cassio's an honest man.
OTHELLO. Nay, yet there's more in this:” source
IAGO. For Michael Cassio, I dare be sworn I think that he is honest.
OTHELLO. I think so too.
IAGO. Men should be what they seem; Or those that be not, would they might seem none!
OTHELLO. Certain, men should be what they seem.
IAGO. Why then, I think Cassio's an honest man.
OTHELLO. Nay, yet there's more in this:” source
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