Quote by William Shakespeare

Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul But I do love thee! and when I love thee not, Chaos is come again.

Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul But I do love thee

Summary

In this quote from William Shakespeare's play Othello, Othello expresses intense anguish about his conflicting emotions towards his wife, Desdemona. He refers to himself as a "wretch," aware of the inner turmoil caused by his love for her. Othello's statement reflects the all-consuming nature of his love: he claims that if he ever stops loving her, his world would be thrown into chaos. It emphasizes the power of love to both uplift and torment an individual's soul.

By William Shakespeare

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