Lord, what fools these mortal be!

(Act 3, Scene 2, 115)

If we shadows have offended
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumbered here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend.
If you pardon, we will mend.
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to scrape the serpent's tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call.
So, Good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.

(Act 5, Scene 1, 418-433)