Romeo and Juliet Quote

Friar Laurence: His judgment has more pity than you dread. He seeks to have you banished and not dead.
Romeo: Not banishment. Be merciful, say 'death.' For exile hasn't more terror in his look, much more than death. Do not say 'banishment!'
Friar Laurence: All he asks is that you leave Verona. It's not so much. The world is broad and wide.
Romeo: There is no world beyond the city's walls - just purgatory, torture, hell itself! And exile is another word for death. The Prince's kindness is a golden axe that cuts my head off!
Friar Laurence: Rude, unthankful boy! The Prince, in gentleness, overturns the law! Well, this is sweet mercy and you seest it not?
Romeo: 'Tis torture - and not mercy! Heaven is here, where Juliet lives. And every cat and dog and little mouse, every unworthy thing, Living here in heaven and may look on her; but, Romeo may not!

Movie: Romeo and Juliet

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