GLOUCESTER: Yet so much is my poverty of spirit, So mighty…
“GLOUCESTER: Yet so much is my poverty of spirit, So mighty and so many my defects, As I had rather hide me from my greatness, Being a bark to brook no mighty sea, Than in my greatness covet to be hid, And in the vapour of my glory smother'd. But God be thanked. . . .”
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 laments personal flaws and hidden greatness, fearing that his glory is shrouded and smothered by his own spirit.
In simple terms: Self‑doubt hides true potential.
Key Takeaway
Accept flaws, seek authentic greatness.
Themes
self‑reflection
humility
spiritual struggle
identity
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- stage soliloquy
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑concept
theatrical monologue
Questions to Reflect On
- What greatness do you conceal?
- How can you reconcile flaws with potential?
A Different Perspective
The tone may be overly self‑critical, limiting confidence.