As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
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There's many a man has more hair than wit.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously suggests that some people may appear wise or knowledgeable due to their outward appearance but may lack true intelligence.
William Shakespeare's quote highlights the contrast between outward appearances and inner qualities. It implies that just as a person may have a significant amount of hair, they might not possess the same abundance of wit or intelligence. This serves as a reminder not to judge individuals solely by their looks or superficial traits, as true wisdom often lies beneath the surface.
Themes
WitHumorAppearanceWisdomIntelligence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a light-hearted speech about the importance of substance over style.
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