Quote by William Shakespeare

And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence.

And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of da

Summary

This quote, from William Shakespeare's play Macbeth, highlights the deceptive nature of evil. It suggests that sometimes the forces of darkness may use partial truths or small, seemingly harmless acts to manipulate us into their nefarious schemes, with grave consequences. The quote serves as a warning against being easily swayed by deceptive and cunning individuals who may use seemingly honest means to ultimately betray us.

By William Shakespeare

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