Question

Why, thou sayest 'well. I do now remember asaying, "The fool doth think he is wise, butthe wise man knows himself to be a fool.(i) Who says this to whom?(ii) What is the intention of the speaker?(ii) Explain the passage.Following questions answers pl ​

Answer 1

Answer:

These are the words of Touchstone to William in  Act 5 Scene 1 As You Like it by Shakespeare .

Explanation:

The following statement are uttered by Touchstone to William Act 5 Scene 1 As You Like it by Shakespeare

When he is asked by Touchstone whether he is wise William responds by saying "Yes sir, I’m fairly witty."

To which Touchstone says :" Well, that’s a fine answer. I seem to remember a saying: “Only a fool thinks he’s wise; the wise man knows that he is, in fact, a fool.” When one self-described philosopher wanted to eat grapes, he opened his lips when they entered his mouth, thereby making the theoretical point that grapes were made to be eaten, and lips to open."