Plague

Plague

Plague or The plague is a disease that has a high mortality rate or a calamity with widespread and serious consequences for its victims. The term is particularly used to refer the diseases caused by Yersinia pestis.

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Famous quotes containing the word plague:

    “A plague of all cowards, I say, and a vengeance too!”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “A plague o’ these pickle herring!”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “Love is sinister,
    is mean to us in separation;
    makes our thin bodies thinner.
    This fellow Death
    lacks mercy
    and is good at counting our days.
    And Master,
    you, too, are subject
    to the plague of jealousy
    so think:
    how could womenfolk,
    soft as sprouts,
    live like this?”
    —Amaru (c. seventh century A.D.)