As soon Seek roses in December, ice in June; Hope constancy in wind, or corn in chaff; Believe a woman or an epitaph, Or any other thing that's false, before You trust in critics, who themselves are sore.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote warns that trusting unreliable sources or false things leads to disappointment, just as expecting roses in December or ice in June is impossible.
- In plain terms
- Don't trust false things or critics, they will let you down.
- What can you take from it?
- Be skeptical of unreliable opinions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What evidence do you need before trusting someone?
- How do you spot a false claim?
Another view
It assumes all critics are biased, which may not always be true.
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