Quote by William Shakespeare

If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge?

If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not

Summary

This quote, from Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," highlights the shared humanity of individuals regardless of their background or ethnicity. It emphasizes that no matter how we are treated, we all experience pain, joy, and mortality. Furthermore, it suggests that if we are treated unjustly or harmed, it is natural for us to seek retribution or revenge. Ultimately, the quote underscores the universal nature of human emotions and the urge to defend oneself when wronged.

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Revenge

By William Shakespeare

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