Quote by William Shakespeare

What's Hecuba to him, or he to Hecuba,That he should weep for her?

What's Hecuba to him, or he to Hecuba,That he should weep fo

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Shakespeare's play Hamlet, reflects on the nature of empathy and personal connection. It questions the relevance and significance of one individual's sorrow for another's suffering. In this context, the speaker ponders why anyone should shed tears for Hecuba, the Queen of Troy, as she holds no direct relevance or importance to them. It challenges the notion of emotional investment in others and invites contemplation on the foundations of compassion and the limits of human empathy.

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