1. "I am married to a wife which is as dear to me as life itself, but life itself, my wife, and all the world are not with me esteemed above thy life." (4.1.294) I thought this quote by Bassanio was hysterical because he is saying that he would do anything for Antonio, even give up his wife. Meanwhile Portia is standing right there dressed up as Balthazar. She replies to him saying the she doesn't think his wife would really appreciate that.
2. "Soft! The Jew shall have all justice. Soft, no haste! He shall have nothing but the penalty." (4.1.335)
I liked this quote by Portia because her true bitch came out on this page. A few lines up, she tells Shylock that if a drop of blood is shed, he will lose everything. When he tries to take the money, she tells him that he must take the pound of flesh still. This was quite funny but also showed a very different side of Portia.
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