Revenge Quote by William Shakespeare
““Then if thou hast A heart of wreak in thee, that wilt revenge Thine own particular wrongs and stop those maims Of shame seen through thy country, speed thee straight, And make my misery serve thy turn: so use it That my revengeful services may prove As benefits to thee, for I will fight Against my canker'd country with the spleen Of all the under fiends.””
About This Quote
Source Play: "Hamlet", Act 4, Scene 7, 1603
A character vows revenge, using personal suffering to justify fighting against his own country’s enemies.
In simple terms: Revenge drives conflict and self‑destruction.
Key Takeaway
Beware letting vengeance dictate actions.
Themes
revenge
loyalty
national conflict
personal sacrifice
justice
Mood
tragic
reflective
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- Planning a rebellion
- confronting betrayal
- seeking justice in war
Key Concepts
Tragic flaw
moral dilemma
political intrigue
Questions to Reflect On
- Is revenge ever justified?
- What costs does personal vengeance exact?
A Different Perspective
Revenge can corrupt motives and harm the innocent.
