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Having nothing, nothing can he lose.
"Having nothing, nothing can he lose."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Someone with no possessions or position has less material status left to lose in the dramatic situation.
Key takeaway:
Consider both the burden of attachment and the real hardships of deprivation.
Origin of the quote
Henry VI, Part 3, Act 3, Scene 3; Warwick speaking about Henry.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe exact clause appears within Where, having nothing, nothing can he lose; this is Warwick's political taunt rather than King Lear's speech.
Source:
Henry VI, Part 3, Act 3, Scene 3
