Hamlet on the dilemmas of political life

I do repent: but heaven hath pleased it so,
To punish me with this and this with me,
That I must be their scourge and minister.
…..
I must be cruel, only to be kind:
Thus bad begins and worse remains behind.

Hamlet Act Three Scene Four

Angels and ministers of grace defend us!
Be thou a spirit of health or goblin damn'd,
Bring with thee airs from heaven or blasts from hell,
Be thy intents wicked or charitable,
Thou comest in such a questionable shape
That I will speak to thee….

Hamlet Act One Scene Four