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I am grieved that it should be said he is my brother, and…

“I am grieved that it should be said he is my brother, and take these courses. Well, as he brews, so shall he drink, for George again. Yet he shall hear on't, and tightly, too, an' I live, i'faith.” quote by Ben Jonson
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“I am grieved that it should be said he is my brother, and take these courses. Well, as he brews, so shall he drink, for George again. Yet he shall hear on't, and tightly, too, an' I live, i'faith.”

Ben Jonson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He laments being called a brother while being forced into undesirable actions, and warns that one will face the consequences of their own deeds.

In simple terms: He regrets false kinship and warns of self‑inflicted outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Beware the company you keep.

Themes

family betrayal consequences

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political intrigue
  • personal relationships
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

Moral responsibility social pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you accept the roles imposed on you?
  • How do your actions reflect your true character?
A Different Perspective

No one can escape the results of their own choices.

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