Quote by William Shakespeare

Rumour is a pipeBlown by surmises, jealousies, conjecturesAnd of so easy and so plain a stopThat the blunt monster with uncounted heads,The still-discordant wavering multitude,Can play upon it.

Rumour is a pipeBlown by surmises, jealousies, conjecturesAn

Summary

This quote by Shakespeare, from his play "Henry IV, Part 2," portrays rumours as being easily spread and manipulated. It suggests that rumours are fueled by speculations, envy, and assumptions, making them susceptible to being distorted or exaggerated. The quote also implies that a single rumour can be exploited by various conflicting voices, likened to a monstrous figure with numerous heads, creating further confusion and discord within society.

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Reputation Gossip Public Opinion Falsehood Libel Rumor Slander Wagging Tongues

By William Shakespeare

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