Quote by William Shakespeare

He uses his folly like a stalking-horse, and under the presentation of that he shoots his wit.

He uses his folly like a stalking-horse, and under the prese

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being described cleverly hides their true intentions or thoughts behind foolish behavior or speech. They use these seemingly nonsensical actions as a distraction or a cover to deliver their sharp and clever insights. It implies that the individual is adept at using their perceived folly as a facade to passively communicate their wit and intelligence.

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By William Shakespeare

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