ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who said, “give every man they ear, but few thy voice?”
A
Marcellus
B
Hamlet
C
Polonius
D
Claudius
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This famous bit of fatherly advice is spoken by Polonius to Laertes shortly before Laertes leaves for France, in Act I, scene iii (59–80). Polonius, who is bidding Laertes farewell, gives him this list of instructions about how to behave before he sends him on his way.

Detailed explanation-2: -’To thine own self be true’ is a line from act 1 scene 3 of Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet. It is spoken by King Claudius’ chief minister, Polonius as part of a speech where he is giving his son, Laertes, his blessing and advice on how to behave whilst at university.

Detailed explanation-3: -Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice; Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Man is supposed to listen everyone and speak very less. Listening complies and patiently shows one’s wisdom and being silent prove this.

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