Quote by William Shakespeare

- Where is Polonius?- In heaven; send hither to see: if your messenger find him not there, seek him i' the other place yourself.

- Where is Polonius?- In heaven; send hither to see: if your

Summary

This quote is from Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" and appears in Act III, Scene IV. It is spoken by Hamlet in response to Queen Gertrude's question about the whereabouts of Polonius, whom Hamlet has just murdered. In a witty and sarcastic manner, Hamlet suggests that if Gertrude cannot find Polonius in heaven, she should search for him in hell. The quote reflects Hamlet's dark sense of humor and his desire to provoke emotions in those around him, in this case, his mother.

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By William Shakespeare

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