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That he's mad, 'tis true, 'tis true 'tis pity, And pity…

“That he's mad, 'tis true, 'tis true 'tis pity, And pity 'tis, 'tis true —a foolish figure,” quote by William Shakespeare
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““That he's mad, 'tis true, 'tis true 'tis pity, And pity 'tis, 'tis true —a foolish figure,””

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.

The speaker laments that madness, pity, and foolishness are intertwined, reflecting on the tragedy of human folly.

In simple terms: Madness, pity, and folly are linked.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the thin line between sanity and folly.

Themes

human nature tragedy emotion philosophy

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • ethical dilemmas
  • self‑assessment

Key Concepts

existential reflection emotional conflict literary analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this say about empathy and judgment?
  • How can we balance compassion with rationality?
A Different Perspective

Over‑identifying with tragedy can impair judgment.

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