Justice Quote by Miguel de Cervantes
““Thou whose injustice hath supplied the cause That makes me quit the weary life I loathe, As by this wounded bosom thou canst see How willingly thy victim I become, Let not my death, if haply worth a tear, Cloud the clear heaven that dwells in thy bright eyes; I would not have thee expiate in aught The crime of having made my heart thy prey; But rather let thy laughter gaily ring And prove my death to be thy festival. Fool that I am to bid thee! well I know Thy glory gains by my untimely end.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Don Quixote (Part I, Chapter 33) by Miguel de Cervantes, 1605
The speaker offers his death as a sacrifice to please a powerful figure, seeking to turn personal suffering into a triumph for the other.
In simple terms: He wants his death to glorify another.
Key Takeaway
Use sacrifice wisely, not for selfish gain.
Themes
sacrifice
honor
power
martyrdom
Mood
tragic
defiant
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- court intrigue
- personal vendettas
- propaganda
- ritual sacrifice
Key Concepts
heroic idealism
self‑sacrifice
political manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it noble to die for another’s glory?
- When does sacrifice become manipulation?
A Different Perspective
May glorify become a tool for exploitation rather than genuine honor.
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