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“No place indeed should murder sanctuarize; Revenge should have no bounds.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“No place indeed should murder sanctuarize; Revenge should have no bounds.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tragedy of Macbeth, 1606

Revenge should be limitless, not confined to moral boundaries.

In simple terms: Revenge knows no bounds.

Key Takeaway

Question moral limits of vengeance.

Themes

justice revenge ethics power

Mood

dramatic serious

Type

tragedy ethical

When to use this quote

  • legal disputes
  • personal grudges
  • political retaliation

Key Concepts

moral philosophy tragic flaw

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is there ever a justified revenge?
  • How do societies curb endless retaliation?
A Different Perspective

May glorify unchecked violence.

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