Who said “If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do…”?

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William Shakespeare. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Merchant of Venice (1596–7), Shylock, Act III, scene i.

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“If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge?”
— William Shakespeare
VerifiedThe Merchant of Venice (1596–7), Shylock, Act III, scene i. · evidenceRevenge

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Shakespeare, W. (n.d.). If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge? [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35942-if-you-prick-us-do-we-not-bleed/

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Shakespeare, William. “If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge?” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35942-if-you-prick-us-do-we-not-bleed/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Shakespeare, William. “If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge?” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/35942-if-you-prick-us-do-we-not-bleed/.

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