King Lear, Act 4, sc. 1, l. 41ff (4.1.41-42) (1606) - Shakespeare, William

GLOUCESTER: As flies to wanton boys are we to th’ gods;
They kill us for their sport.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English dramatist and poet
King Lear, Act 4, sc. 1, l. 41ff (4.1.41-42) (1606)
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Topics: cruelty, divine power, divine punishment, gods, humanity, play
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