Quote by William Shakespeare

The lady doth protest too much, me thinks


The lady doth protest too much, me thinks

Summary

The quote "The lady doth protest too much, methinks" is from Shakespeare's play Hamlet. It indicates that someone's excessive and dramatic denial or insistence on something raises suspicion about their true intentions or feelings. The phrase suggests that when an individual feels the need to vehemently defend or deny something, it may indicate that they are trying to conceal the truth or hide their true emotions. It implies that excessive protestations or defenses might actually draw attention to what they are trying to hide.

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Women
By William Shakespeare
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