Bears Quote by William Shakespeare
“Care for us! True, indeed! They ne'er cared for us yet: suffer us to famish, and their storehouses crammed with grain; make edicts for usury, to support usurers; repeal daily any wholesome act established against the rich, and provide more piercing statutes daily to chain up and restrain the poor. If the wars eat us not up, they will; and there's all the love they bear us.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 2
The passage criticizes the wealthy elite who exploit the poor, imposing burdens while claiming to help, and suggests that oppression continues unless challenged.
In simple terms: Rich exploit the poor while pretending to help.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and seek justice.
Themes
power
class
injustice
economics
politics
Mood
critical
somber
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- labor negotiations
- community organizing
- social welfare reforms
Key Concepts
exploitation
social critique
wealth disparity
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do the wealthy have?
- How can societies protect the vulnerable?
A Different Perspective
May simplify complex historical contexts.
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