Quote by William Shakespeare

I am not merry but I do beguile The thing I am, by seeming otherwise.

I am not merry but I do beguile The thing I am, by seeming o

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that they are not actually joyful or merry, but they deceive others by pretending to be so. Their true feelings may be masked behind a facade of cheerfulness or lightheartedness, perhaps as an attempt to hide their emotions or conform to societal expectations. It suggests a theme of concealing one's true self and subsequent struggles with authenticity and emotional expression.

By William Shakespeare

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