Quote by William Shakespeare

I am evenThe natural fool of fortune.

I am evenThe natural fool of fortune.

Summary

This quote, taken from Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," is spoken by the character Hamlet himself. It reflects Hamlet's perception of himself as being at the mercy of fate or fortune. He sees himself as a puppet controlled by external forces, with little agency or control over his own destiny. Hamlet's statement shows his resignation and implies that he feels powerless to change his circumstances, further highlighting his melancholic and fatalistic nature.

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