Quote by William Shakespeare

If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mended,That you have but slumbered hereWhile these visions did appear.And this weak and idle theme,No more yielding but a dream,Gentles, do not reprehend:If you pardon, we will mend:And, as I am an honest Puck,If we have unearned luckNow to 'scape the serpent's tongue,We will make amends ere long;Else the Puck a liar call;So, good night unto you all.Give me your hands, if we be friends,And Robin shall restore amends.

If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mend

Summary

This quote is from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and is spoken by the mischievous character Puck. Puck is essentially explaining to the audience that if the play and its magical elements have offended them, they should not take it seriously because it was all just a dream or a figment of their imagination. Puck promises to make things right and mend any offenses. He invites the audience to forgive and let things be resolved. Ending with a playful tone, Puck asks for the audience's friendship and assures them that everything will be restored.

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Dreams Make Amends Puck

By William Shakespeare

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