Like Flies Quote by William Shakespeare Download Open image ““Like flies to wanton boys are we to the gods; they kill us for sport.”” — William Shakespeare ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Boys Gods Flies Wanton Gods Kill Kill Sport Like Flies
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