Who said “I weigh the man, not his title; 'tis not the king's stamp can make the metal better.”?

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William Wycherley. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Plain Dealer (1677), Act I, scene 1.

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Wycherley, W. (n.d.). I weigh the man, not his title; 'tis not the king's stamp can make the metal better. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35340-i-weigh-the-man-not-his-title-tis/

MLA

Wycherley, William. “I weigh the man, not his title; 'tis not the king's stamp can make the metal better.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35340-i-weigh-the-man-not-his-title-tis/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Wycherley, William. “I weigh the man, not his title; 'tis not the king's stamp can make the metal better.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35340-i-weigh-the-man-not-his-title-tis/.