Quote by William Shakespeare

Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind; the thief doth fear each bush an officer.

Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind; the thief doth fear

Summary

This quote suggests that a guilty person will always be plagued by suspicion and fear. Just as a thief feels an intense sense of alarm, expecting law enforcement around every corner, someone who carries a guilty conscience is constantly on edge, expecting punishment or discovery. The quote captures the perpetual torment that guilty individuals endure, as their own guilty minds become the source of their ultimate apprehension.

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By William Shakespeare

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