Walter ScottOh, what a tangled web we weave...when first we practice to deceive.
About This Quote
This is a famous quote from Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” It refers to the power of words. Words, when used properly, can help us in difficult situations or cause problems in others. The quote is based on the idea that we don’t see what we want to see and hear what we want to hear. Instead, we often see and hear things in a way that fits neatly into our beliefs and stereotypes about others.
For example, when someone argues with us, we might think they are being rude or argumentative because of their tone of voice or body language. We might even think they are mentally ill or on drugs.
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