Doctor Quote by William Shakespeare
““Thou liest in reputation sick: and thou, too careless patient as thou art, commit'st thy anointed to the cure of those physicians that first wounded thee:””
About This Quote
Source Play: Hamlet, Act 2, Scene 2, 1603
A speaker accuses another of being corrupt, using a metaphor of a sick reputation and misused healing
In simple terms: Accusation of moral corruption through metaphor
Key Takeaway
Beware of harming those who first hurt you
Themes
morality
corruption
revenge
reputation
healing
Mood
cynical
dramatic
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political intrigue
- personal betrayal
- legal disputes
Key Concepts
ethical decay
justice
poetic justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “cure of those physicians” symbolize?
- Can vengeance ever restore integrity?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure practical solutions to conflict
