Since my dear soul was mistress of her choice And could of…
““Since my dear soul was mistress of her choice And could of men distinguish, her election Hath seal’d thee for herself; for thou hast been As one, in suffering all, that suffers nothing, A man that Fortune’s buffets and rewards Hast ta’en with equal thanks: and blest are those Whose blood and judgment are so well commingled, That they are not a pipe for Fortune’s finger To sound what stop she please. Give me that man That is not passion’s slave, and I will wear him In my heart’s core, ay, in my heart of heart, As I do thee.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A man who accepts fortune equally, neither swayed by luck nor passion, is ideal.
In simple terms: Balanced acceptance of fate and emotion.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner balance.
Themes
philosophy
resilience
fate
self‑control
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- conflict resolution
- stress management
Key Concepts
Stoicism
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you stay calm amid extreme change?
- What role does emotion play in decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic to suppress all passion.