They are as sick that surfeit with too much, as they starve with nothing

They are as sick that surfeit with too much, as they starve with nothing

The quote “They are as sick that surfeit with too much, as they starve with nothing” is from William Shakespeare’s play “The Merchant of Venice”. This line is spoken by Portia, one of the main characters in the play, during a conversation with Nerissa, her lady-in-waiting. The quote reflects a common theme in Shakespeare’s works, that of balance and moderation.