Away thou fondling motley humorist, Leave mee, and in this…
““Away thou fondling motley humorist, Leave mee, and in this standing woodden chest, Consorted with these few bookes, let me lye In prison, and here be coffin'd, when I dye; Here are Gods conduits, grave Divines; and here Natures Secretary, the Philosopher; And jolly Statesmen, which teach how to tie The sinewes of a cities mistique bodie; Here gathering Chroniclers, and by them stand Giddie fantastique Poets of each land. Shall I leave all this constant company, And follow headlong, wild uncertaine thee?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker contemplates abandoning his literary companions and worldly duties to pursue an uncertain, possibly spiritual, path.
In simple terms: Choosing uncertainty over familiar comforts.
Key Takeaway
Consider what you truly seek.
Themes
literature
spirituality
uncertainty
identity
choice
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- leaving a stable career
- seeking spiritual enlightenment
- changing artistic direction
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑discovery
renunciation
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you give up for an unknown future?
- Is uncertainty a path to growth?
A Different Perspective
Risk of losing supportive community and purpose.