I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano;
A stage where every man must play a part,
And mine a sad one.


The Merchant of Venice (1596–8) act 1, sc. 1, l. 77


I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano; A stage where every man must play a part, And mine a sad one.

I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano; A stage where every man must play a part, And mine a sad one.

I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano; A stage where every man must play a part, And mine a sad one.

I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano; A stage where every man must play a part, And mine a sad one.