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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…” quote by William Shakespeare
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““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.””

William Shakespeare

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.

Key Takeaway

Beware of jealousy’s poison.

Themes

jealousy revenge desire conflict psychology

Mood

dramatic tragic

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship betrayal
  • personal vendettas
  • emotional turmoil

Key Concepts

emotions tragedy human frailty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your jealousy?
  • How can you channel it constructively?
A Different Perspective

Jealousy can blind judgment.

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