Quote by William Shakespeare

Captain of our fairy band,Helena is here at hand,And the youth, mistook by me,Pleading for a lover's fee.Shall we their fond pageant see?Lord, what fools these mortals be!

Captain of our fairy band,Helena is here at hand,And the you

Summary

This quote is from William Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. It is spoken by the mischievous character, Puck. Puck is amazed at the foolishness of mortals, particularly in matters of love. Here, he refers to Helena, who is pursuing Demetrius, mistakenly believing that he loves her. Puck marvels at the comical nature of humans and their tendency to be deceived or misled in love. The quote serves to highlight the irrationality and unpredictability of human behavior when it comes to matters of the heart.

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