The lady doth protest too much, methinks

The lady doth protest too much, methinks

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks" is a famous line from William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. The line is spoken by Queen Gertrude in response to the character of Hamlet's mother, who is watching a play within the play that mirrors the circumstances of her own life. The line is often interpreted as a commentary on the idea that when someone vehemently denies something, it may actually be a sign that they are guilty of that very thing.