Home Quote by William Shakespeare
“A plague on both your houses.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, 1597
Both families are cursed by mutual hatred, leading to ruin.
In simple terms: Mutual hatred destroys both sides.
Key Takeaway
Avoid reciprocal hostility.
Themes
conflict
family
revenge
tragedy
fate
Mood
tragic
serious
Type
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- Neighborhood disputes
- political parties
- corporate rivalries
- sports teams
Key Concepts
Feuds
social division
cycle of violence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can feuding parties find peace?
- What breaks the cycle of vengeance?
A Different Perspective
It ignores possibilities of reconciliation and common ground.
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