I must be cruel only to be kind; Thus bad begins, and worse remains behind

I must be cruel only to be kind; Thus bad begins, and worse remains behind

The quote "I must be cruel only to be kind; Thus bad begins, and worse remains behind" is from William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. These words are spoken by the character Hamlet himself in Act 3, Scene 4. This quote reflects Hamlet's internal struggle and his complex emotions as he navigates the treacherous waters of revenge and justice.