Quote by William Shakespeare

For I have sworn thee fair, and thought thee bright, who art as black as hell, as dark as night.

For I have sworn thee fair, and thought thee bright, who art

Summary

This quote expresses a sense of disappointment and betrayal towards someone who was once trusted and admired. The speaker had initially seen this person as beautiful and good, but now perceives them as being morally corrupt and deceitful, akin to the darkness of hell and night. It conveys a revelation of one's true character and the disillusionment that follows, highlighting the contrast between the initial perception and the harsh reality discovered later on.

Topics

Deception/lying

By William Shakespeare

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