Quote by William Shakespeare

Let the doors be shut upon him, that he may play thefool no where but in's own house.

Let the doors be shut upon him, that he may play thefool no

Summary

This quote suggests that someone who behaves foolishly or makes a fool of themselves should only have the freedom to do so within the confines of their home. By closing the doors on them, it implies that their foolishness and stupidity should be contained and limited to their personal space, rather than allowed to be displayed publicly. It could be interpreted as a way of highlighting the importance of maintaining decorum and not subjecting others to unnecessary embarrassment or idiocy.

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By William Shakespeare

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