Within William Shakespeare's, "Henry VI, Part III" (c. 1591), Act V, scene 6, line 11, there is this quote by Richard III (Duke of Gloucester): "Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind; the thief doth fear each bush an officer." It is being pointed out by Shakespeare that suspicion is a sense of mistrust in which a person doubts a proposition, including those regarding the claims or honesty of others. There are beliefs being held about others (Henry VI); they are guilty of some type of wrongdoing (crimes) without sure proof. Here Shakespeare is saying that suspicions of error or evil may often be easily aroused in response to objects, ideas, or circumstances that differ from given expectations.

Regarding William Shakespeare (1564-1616), the English poet, playwright and actor, he was widely regarded as the greatest writer of his time. Today, concerning the English language, he is seen as the world's greatest dramatist. He has often been called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 37 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language. They are now known to be performed more often than those of any other playwright.

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