Quote by William Shakespeare

Ill blows the wind that profits nobody

Ill blows the wind that profits nobody

Summary

This quote means that there are circumstances or events that occur which have no positive outcome or benefit for anyone. It implies that sometimes negative or unfortunate things happen that do not lead to any favorable or advantageous results. The wind mentioned here symbolizes these unproductive or damaging events, indicating that they bring no advantage or improvement to anyone's situation. Essentially, it highlights the existence of unfavorable situations that offer no silver lining or advantage to any individual involved.

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By William Shakespeare

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