Quote by William Shakespeare

Die for adultery! No: The wren goes to't, and the small gilded fly does lecher in my sight

Die for adultery! No: The wren goes to't, and the small gil

Summary

In this quote from Shakespeare's play, Measure for Measure, the speaker questions the severity of punishment for committing adultery. The protagonist argues that even insignificant creatures like the wren and a small fly engage in sexual acts in plain view without facing consequences. The statement serves as a criticism of the harsh punishment being imposed on human beings for a transgression that seems to occur naturally in the animal kingdom.

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