Quotation by Shakespeare

Had not God, for some strong purpose, steeled
The hearts of men, they must perforce have melted,
And barbarism itself have pitied him.
William Shakespeare (1564–1616), British dramatist, poet. Duke of York, in Richard II, act 5, sc. 2, l. 34-6.

Commenting on the harsh treatment of Richard by the citizens of London.
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