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“And pity, like a new-born babe, Striding the blast, or heaven's cherubim, horsed Upon the sightless couriers of the air, Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye, That tears shall drown the wind.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““And pity, like a new-born babe, Striding the blast, or heaven's cherubim, horsed Upon the sightless couriers of the air, Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye, That tears shall drown the wind.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A tragic event spreads widely, causing widespread sorrow and overwhelming emotions.

In simple terms: Tragic news spreads and causes deep sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for emotional impact of bad events.

Themes

tragedy empathy communication

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • political crises
  • natural disasters
  • personal loss
  • public scandals

Key Concepts

propaganda psychology media

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you manage overwhelming grief?
  • What role does media play in amplifying tragedy?
A Different Perspective

The quote may exaggerate the speed of emotional contagion.

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