The Merchant of Venice/#1/Quotes and Answers
Quote: “I regard the world but as a stage, Gratiano, where every man must play a part,
and mine a sad one.”
Answer: Act 1, Scene 1, Lines 81-83. Antonio to Gratiano. Antonio, Venice’s high-profile Merchant of Venice, and Gratiano are good friends. Gratiano is a bit of a rascal. Gratiano says “You look not well, Signior Antonio.” Antonio replies with this quote, and then tells us why he disagrees with those who offer reasons for his sadness.