Quote by William Shakespeare

Lord Polonius: What do you read, my lord? Hamlet: Words, words, words. Lord Polonius: What is the matter, my lord? Hamlet: Between who? Lord Polonius: I mean, the matter that you read, my lord.

Lord Polonius: What do you read, my lord? Hamlet: Words, wor

Summary

This quote is from Shakespeare's play, Hamlet. Lord Polonius, a character, asks Hamlet what he is reading, to which Hamlet responds with the phrase, "Words, words, words." Lord Polonius then asks what the matter is, referring to the subject or content of Hamlet's reading. Hamlet's reply, "Between who?" throws off Lord Polonius by implying that he is confused about who or what the matter entails, showcasing Hamlet's sarcastic and contemplative nature. The quote subtly touches upon the theme of perception, suggesting that words can be elusive and their meaning can be subjective or misunderstood.

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By William Shakespeare

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