Quote by William Shakespeare

Me thinks he doth protest too much.

Me thinks he doth protest too much.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Shakespeare's play Hamlet, suggests that someone who vehemently denies or opposes something might actually be trying to hide or suppress the truth. It implies that excessive protestation can indicate guilt or subconsciously revealing one's own secret motivations or actions through their actions or words. It is often used to point out when individuals overcompensate in their objections, potentially revealing underlying ulterior motives or contradictions.

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By William Shakespeare

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