Though I do hate him as I do hell-pains.
Yet, for necessity of present life,
I must show out a flag and sign of love,
Which is indeed but sign.

– William Shakespeare

Othello, Act 1, Scene 1. Iago is quite open to Roderigo about his hatred of Othello, the black Moor hired by Venice as a general for its army. The play’s heinous and intriguing villain reveals his flair for deception. He plans to metaphorically display a “flag” of love for his boss Othello, in order to conceal his true feelings of loathing for him.