There's some ill planet reigns: I must be patient till the…
““There's some ill planet reigns: I must be patient till the heavens look With an aspect more favourable. Good my lords, I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities: but I have That honourable grief lodged here which burns Worse than tears drown: beseech you all, my lords, With thoughts so qualified as your charities Shall best instruct you, measure me; and so The king's will be perform'd!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A ruler expresses patience, hoping for a more favorable moment to act, while bearing deep, private sorrow.
In simple terms: Patience for better timing despite hidden grief.
Key Takeaway
Practice patience and acknowledge inner pain.
Themes
patience
leadership
grief
Mood
dramatic
thoughtful
Type
theatrical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- making decisions under pressure
- public speaking
- managing personal loss
Key Concepts
political strategy
emotional restraint
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you waited for a better moment?
- How do you balance public duty with private sorrow?
A Different Perspective
May be overly dramatic for modern contexts.