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William Shakespeare Quotes: As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods; they kill us for their sport.
         

As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods; they kill us for their sport.


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This page presents the quote "As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods; they kill us for their sport.". Author of this quote is William Shakespeare. This quote is about boys, god, sports, wanton, religious,.