Tis solace making baubles, ay, and sport. Himself peeped…
““Tis solace making baubles, ay, and sport. Himself peeped late, eyed Prosper at his books Careless and lofty, lord now of the isle: Vexed, 'stitched a book of broad leaves, arrow-shaped, Wrote thereon, he knows what, prodigious words; Has peeled a wand and called it by a name; Weareth at whiles for an enchanter's robe The eyed skin of a supple oncelot; And hath an ounce sleeker than youngling mole, A four-legged serpent he makes cower and couch, Now snarl, now hold its breath and mind his eye, And saith she is Miranda and my wife: 'Keeps for his Ariel a tall pouch-bill crane He bids go wade for fish and straight disgorge; Also a sea-beast, lumpish, which he snared, Blinded the eyes of, and brought somewhat tame, And split its toe-webs, and now pens the drudge In a hole o' the rock and calls him Caliban; A bitter heart that bides its time and bites.””
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 describes a craftsman's creation of magical objects and creatures, reflecting on imagination, control, and the fleeting nature of power.
In simple terms: A maker builds wondrous things, yet they are fleeting and bound by his will.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of creation and the responsibility it carries.
Themes
imagination
creation
power
control
transience
Mood
reflective
melancholic
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- writing fantasy
- designing games
- concept art
- inventing gadgets
- storytelling
Key Concepts
alchemy
mythology
craftsmanship
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do creators have toward their creations?
- How does imagination shape reality?
A Different Perspective
The creations may become uncontrollable or harmful if misused.