Quote by William Shakespeare

Fishes live in the sea, as men do aland; the great ones eat up the little ones.

Fishes live in the sea, as men do aland; the great ones eat

Summary

This quote, attributed to William Shakespeare, metaphorically captures the harsh reality of survival and the natural order of hierarchy in both the sea and the land. It emphasizes the predatory nature of the animal kingdom, suggesting that in the same way larger and more powerful fish devour smaller ones in the sea, powerful individuals or entities often dominate and exploit weaker ones in human societies. It illustrates the inherent dynamics of power and the sometimes brutal nature of existence, serving as a reminder of the harsh realities and imbalances that exist in the world.

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