We, ignorant of ourselves,Beg often our own harms, which the wise powersDeny us for our good; so find we profitBy losing of our prayers.
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In this quote from "Antony and Cleopatra," Shakespeare suggests that humans often lack self-awareness and unknowingly request things that could be detrimental to their well-being. He portrays a sense of irony where the wise forces of the universe withhold these harmful desires for a greater purpose, implying a protective instinct in a higher power.
The outcome teaches us that sometimes, what we wish for may not align with what is truly...
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