Allegiance Quote by William Shakespeare
“To hell, allegiance! vows, to the blackest devil! Conscience, and grace, to the profoundest pit! I dare damnation: To this point I stand,-- That both the worlds I give to negligence, Let come what comes; only I'll be reveng'd.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act I, Scene 2, 1611
The speaker rejects loyalty, embracing chaos and vengeance despite moral conflict.
In simple terms: Rejects loyalty, embraces chaos.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on the cost of forsaking conscience.
Themes
morality
rebellion
inner conflict
Mood
dark
intense
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- political upheavals
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
existentialism
tragic hero
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives one to reject morality?
- Can vengeance ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
Such defiance can lead to self-destruction.
