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Titus-andronicus Quote by William Shakespeare

“I go, Andronicus: and for thy hand Look by and by to have thy sons with thee. [Aside] Their heads, I mean. O, how this villany Doth fat me with the very thoughts of it! Let fools do good, and fair men call for grace. 1340 Aaron will have his soul black like his face.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““I go, Andronicus: and for thy hand Look by and by to have thy sons with thee. [Aside] Their heads, I mean. O, how this villany Doth fat me with the very thoughts of it! Let fools do good, and fair men call for grace. 1340 Aaron will have his soul black like his face.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Taming of the Shrew, Act V, Scene 1, 1590

A character laments the cruelty of fate, wishing harm upon his own children, reflecting on the paradox of good deeds by fools and the injustice faced by honorable people.

In simple terms: He feels bitter about fate’s cruelty and injustice.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and challenge unjust thoughts.

Themes

fate injustice paradox human nature

Mood

melancholic irritated

Type

dramatic literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family conflict
  • personal grievance
  • social criticism

Key Concepts

morality psychology tragedy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels your resentment?
  • How can you transform bitterness into constructive action?
A Different Perspective

Such extreme bitterness can cloud judgment and harm relationships.

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