Quote by William Shakespeare

I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions; fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same diseases, heal'd by the same means, warm'd and cool'd by the same winter and summer, as a Christian is? If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, do we not revenge? If we are like you in the rest, we will resemble you in that.

I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organ

Summary

This quote from William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice" is a powerful portrayal of equality and shared humanity. It emphasizes that despite religious or cultural differences, individuals are fundamentally the same. The Jewish character challenges the prejudices and stereotypes held against his community by highlighting basic human similarities: having common physical and emotional experiences, and sharing vulnerabilities and responses to harm. By questioning the unequal treatment they face, the quote advocates for empathy and understanding among people, regardless of their faith or background.

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By William Shakespeare

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