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Some argue that "slings" is a misprint of the intended word, "stings." "The stings of fortune" was a common saying in the Renaissance. But in the context of the soliloquy, "slings" likely means "sling-shot" or "missile." This seems in keeping with the reference to "arrows" - both can do great harm.

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