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Dispute not with her: she is lunatic.
"Dispute not with her: she is lunatic."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Dorset dismisses Margaret's speech rather than answering it, using an accusation of madness to discredit her. In context, the line shows hostility and political conflict; it is not a reliable assessment or general advice about women.
Key takeaway:
Notice when a personal dismissal replaces a genuine response.
Origin of the quote
Richard III, Act 1, Scene 3. Dorset addresses Rivers while Queen Margaret confronts the court.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe wording appears in the play. It is a hostile character's line, not a medical judgment or a personal maxim spoken by Shakespeare.
