Quote by William Shakespeare

O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the Devil!

O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the Devil!

Summary

This quote encourages individuals to live their lives in a way that prioritizes truth-telling and challenges falsehoods. By emphasizing the importance of telling the truth, it aims to expose deceit and hypocrisy. Additionally, by shaming the Devil, it suggests that honesty can bring liberation and redemption, standing against the dishonesty and evil presented by the metaphorical representation of the Devil. Ultimately, this quote serves as an exhortation to lead an upright and virtuous life by seeking and speaking the truth.

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