Quote by William Shakespeare

When rich villains have need of poor ones, poor ones may make what price they will.

When rich villains have need of poor ones, poor ones may mak

Summary

This quote suggests that when wealthy villains require the assistance of less fortunate individuals, the latter can demand any price they desire. It implies that the wealthy have a dependence on the poor and their services, giving the latter leverage to negotiate for their own benefit. The quote alludes to the power dynamics between the rich and the poor, emphasizing that even those with little wealth or influence can assert their worth and exert some control in certain circumstances.

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Corruption

By William Shakespeare

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