Commend me to them, And tell them that, to ease them of…
““Commend me to them, And tell them that, to ease them of their griefs, Their fears of hostile strokes, their aches, losses, Their pangs of love, with other incident throes That nature's fragile vessel doth sustain In life's uncertain voyage, I will some kindness do them: I'll teach them to prevent wild Alcibiades' wrath. First Senator I like this well; he will return again. TIMON I have a tree, which grows here in my close, That mine own use invites me to cut down, And shortly must I fell it: tell my friends, Tell Athens, in the sequence of degree From high to low throughout, that whoso please To stop affliction, let him take his haste, Come hither, ere my tree hath felt the axe, And hang himself. I pray you, do my greeting.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A leader offers help to those suffering, urging them to act before tragedy strikes, while also confronting personal loss and the inevitability of death.
In simple terms: Help others before it's too late, even amid personal loss.
Key Takeaway
Act compassionately, recognize life's fragility.
Themes
compassion
mortality
leadership
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political crisis
- personal grief
- community support
- preventing conflict
- accepting loss
Key Concepts
Stoicism
human frailty
political intrigue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you help others when you are also hurting?
- What actions can prevent personal tragedies?
A Different Perspective
The advice may be idealistic, ignoring practical limits of influence.