Quote by William Shakespeare

There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face.

There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face.

Summary

This quote, taken from William Shakespeare's play Macbeth, suggests that it is impossible to accurately determine one's thoughts and intentions simply by observing their appearance. It implies that a person's true character and motives are not easily discernible from their external presentation or demeanor. The quote suggests that one should not make judgments or assumptions based solely on how someone looks, emphasizing the complexity and hidden nature of human psychology.

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By William Shakespeare

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