How all occasions do inform against me, And spur my dull…
““How all occasions do inform against me, And spur my dull revenge! What is a man, If his chief good and market of his time Be but to sleep and feed? a beast, no more. Sure, he that made us with such large discourse, Looking before and after, gave us not That capability and god-like reason To fust in us unused. Now, whether it be Bestial oblivion, or some craven scruple Of thinking too precisely on the event, A thought which, quarter'd, hath but one part wisdom And ever three parts coward, I do not know Why yet I live to say 'This thing's to do;' Sith I have cause and will and strength and means To do't. Examples gross as earth exhort me: Witness this army of such mass and charge Led by a delicate and tender prince, Whose spirit with divine ambition puff'd””
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 humanity's wasted potential, urging action over idle existence, and reflects on the tension between thought and cowardice.
In simple terms: Human life should be active, not just idle.
Key Takeaway
Act on purpose, avoid complacency.
Themes
existential
motivation
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- leadership
- creative endeavors
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
human nature
action vs. inaction
courage
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to act versus over‑think?
- How can you balance reason with courage?
A Different Perspective
Over‑analysis can paralyze; action may be reckless.