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Explain below lines from merchant of Venice act 1 scene 1

And do a wilful stillness entertain,
With purpose to be dress'd in an
opinion Of wisdom, gravity, profound conceit;

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Answered by vijayrab1
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Men who refuse to smile, who sport an expressionless face are described here. Their faces look like the motionless waters of the lakes whose surface is covered with scum. Still waters in a pool or lake are covered with scum preventing any movement. In the same way some people wear an artificial layer of expression of seriousness to earn a reputation of wisdom.

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