Quote by William Shakespeare

I should think this a gull, but that the white-bearded fellow speaks it; knavery cannot, sure, hide himself in such reverence.

I should think this a gull, but that the white-bearded fello

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This quote suggests that the speaker is initially skeptical of the legitimacy of the information or statement being presented. The speaker thinks it might be a deceitful or foolish claim, but their doubt starts to lessen when they realize that the person conveying the information is reputable and trustworthy. The presence of an elderly, respectable individual speaking the words removes the suspicion of deceit and adds credibility to the statement. This quote implies that the speaker's initial doubt subsides due to the trustworthy nature of the source.

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