Quote by William Shakespeare

We, ignorant of ourselves,Beg often our own harms, which the wise powersDeny us for our good; so find we profitBy losing of our prayers.

We, ignorant of ourselves,Beg often our own harms, which the

Summary

This quote suggests that humans often unknowingly seek things that may be harmful to them, but the wise powers or higher forces protecting them prevent them from attaining those things for their own benefit. In other words, what we may desire or pray for might actually be detrimental to us. Consequently, by not receiving what we ask for, we ultimately gain and find advantages in the loss or denial of our prayers.

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Religion Philosophic

By William Shakespeare

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