Quote by William Shakespeare

Speak of me as I am. Nothing extenuate, nor set down aught in malice.

Speak of me as I am. Nothing extenuate, nor set down aught i

Summary

This quote from Shakespeare's play "Othello" is spoken by the character Othello himself. He requests others to describe him accurately and truthfully without exaggerating his flaws or maligning his character with ill intent. Othello seeks honesty and fairness in how people perceive and represent him, wanting his true nature and actions to be acknowledged without any intentional bias or negativity. This quote underscores the importance of objective and unbiased judgment when assessing someone's character.

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By William Shakespeare

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