Quote by William Shakespeare

Lord, what fools these mortals be.

Lord, what fools these mortals be.

Summary

This quote, spoken by the character Puck in Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream," highlights the ignorance and foolishness of human beings. Puck, an otherworldly creature, observes the irrational behaviors of humans and expresses amusement and disbelief at their actions. Through this quote, Shakespeare suggests that mortals often engage in foolish and irrational behavior, highlighting the flaws in human nature and the comedic nature of their follies.

By William Shakespeare

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