Opinion's but a fool, that makes us scan the outward habit by the inward man

Opinion's but a fool, that makes us scan the outward habit by the inward man

In William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," the character Portia speaks the famous line, "Opinion's but a fool, that makes us scan the outward habit by the inward man." This quote reflects the theme of appearance versus reality that is prevalent throughout Shakespeare's works.