Quote by William Shakespeare, King Henry

O, thou hast damnable iteration, and art, indeed, able to corrupt a saint. Thou hast done much harm upon me, Hal; God forgive thee for it! Before I knew thee, Hal, I knew nothing; and now am I, if a man should speak truly, little better than one of the wicked. I must give over this life, and I will give it over; by the Lord, an I do not, I am a villain: I'll be damn'd for never a king's son in Christendom.Falstaff speaking to Prince Henry

O, thou hast damnable iteration, and art, indeed, able to co

Summary

In this quote from William Shakespeare's play, "Henry IV Part 1," Falstaff expresses his deep disappointment in Prince Henry's influence on him. Falstaff accuses the prince of repetitively leading him astray and corrupting him, making Falstaff feel like he has become no better than a wicked individual. He acknowledges that he must abandon his current lifestyle, or else he would consider himself a villain deserving damnation. This quote showcases Falstaff's realization of the negative impact Prince Henry has had on his life and his resolve to make a change.

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By William Shakespeare, King Henry

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