My father's spirit in arms! all is not well; I doubt some…
““My father's spirit in arms! all is not well; I doubt some foul play: would the night were come! Till then sit still, my soul: foul deeds will rise, Though all the earth o'erwhelm them, to men's eyes.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character fears hidden treachery and longs for night to reveal truth, urging patience and vigilance.
In simple terms: Fear of hidden danger, waiting for truth.
Key Takeaway
Stay alert, trust intuition.
Themes
fear
trust
patience
Mood
anxious
tense
Type
dramatic
literary
When to use this quote
- court intrigue
- personal doubt
- nighttime reflection
Key Concepts
political intrigue
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs are you ignoring?
- How does patience help or hinder?
A Different Perspective
Night may not expose all deceit; patience can be costly.