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Quotation from Richard II by William Shakespeare

“Now put it, God, in his physician’s mind To help him to his grave immediately”

William Shakespeare (spoken by King Richard)

Richard II, Act 1, Scene 4 (Project Gutenberg #1512 (modernised spelling))

Hearing that Gaunt is dying, Richard prays for a quick death so that the old man's wealth can pay for the Irish wars.

Citation: "Now put it, God, in his physician’s mind To help him to his grave immediately" — William Shakespeare, Richard II, Act 1, Scene 4 (Project Gutenberg #1512 (modernised spelling)). (id richard-ii-q3)

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