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A plague o' both your houses |
Often quoted as "A pox on both your houses."
This is a famous quote from Romeo and Juliet. As Mercutio dies, he utters this phrase three times, cursing the families whose rivalry led to his death. The phrase is commonly applied to criticize warring factions whose rivalry brings ruin to others.
Last updated: June 20, 2007.
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