Darkness Quotes
The instruments of darkness tell us truths.
"The instruments of darkness tell us truths."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Banquo warns that truthful details can make dangerous persuasion believable. The line identifies partial truth as a possible instrument of deception.
Key takeaway:
Check the wider purpose of a claim even when some details are true.
Origin of the quote
Macbeth, Act I, Scene III, Banquo.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe phrase is an excerpt from Banquo’s warning about the witches. The surrounding lines explain the risk of betrayal.
