But partly led to diet my revenge, For that I do suspect…
““But partly led to diet my revenge, For that I do suspect the lusty Moor Hath leap’d into my seat: the thought whereof Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards; And nothing can or shall content my soul Till I am even’d with him, wife for wife; Or, failing so, yet that I put the Moor At least into a jealousy so strong That judgement cannot cure.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character envies a rival, feeling consumed by jealousy and desire for revenge, acknowledging that no satisfaction can be found without confronting the rival.
In simple terms: Jealousy drives destructive revenge.
Beware of jealousy’s poison.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship betrayal
- personal vendettas
- emotional turmoil
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your jealousy?
- How can you channel it constructively?
Jealousy can blind judgment.