Quote by William Shakespeare

And thus I clothe my naked villanyWith odd old ends stolen out of holy writ;And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.

And thus I clothe my naked villanyWith odd old ends stolen o

Summary

This quote, from Shakespeare's play "Richard III," showcases the manipulative nature of its titular character. Richard describes how he uses clever distortions of religious texts to mask his true malevolent intentions. By selectively appropriating and misusing passages from holy scripture, Richard can feign righteousness and appear virtuous to others while engaging in his deceitful and villainous behavior. The quote reflects Richard's cunning ability to deceive and highlight his paradoxical nature of being both a saintly pretender and a devilish schemer.

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Deception

By William Shakespeare

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