Quote by William Shakespeare

Oh, thou hast a 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.

Oh, thou hast a damnable iteration, and art indeed able to c

Summary

In this quote from William Shakespeare's play, "Henry IV, Part 1," the character of Falstaff expresses his disappointment and anger towards Prince Hal. He accuses Hal of repeatedly leading him astray and corrupting his once virtuous nature. Falstaff laments that before he met Hal, he had led an innocent life, but now, influenced by Hal's actions, he feels he has become no different from the wicked. Falstaff highlights the destructive influence of Hal on his own character and recognizes the harm that has been inflicted upon him.

By William Shakespeare

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