Zu früh, befürcht ich; denn mein Herz erbangt Und ahnet…
““Zu früh, befürcht ich; denn mein Herz erbangt Und ahnet ein Verhängnis, welches, noch Verborgen in den Sternen, heute Nacht Bei dieser Lustbarkeit den furchtbarn Zeitlauf Beginnen und das Ziel des läst'gen Lebens, Das meine Brust verschließt, mir kürzen wird Durch irgendeinen Frevel frühen Todes. Doch er, der mir zur Fahrt das Steuer lenkt, Richt' auch mein Segel! I fear, too early. For my mind misgives Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars, Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels, and expire the term Of a despisèd life, closed in my breast, By some vile forfeit of untimely death. But He that hath the steerage of my course Direct my sail! Romeo: Act I, Scene 4””
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 fears early death and unknown fate, yet trusts destiny to guide him despite dread.
In simple terms: Fear of early death, but trusts fate.
Key Takeaway
Embrace destiny despite fear.
Themes
fear
fate
mortality
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative writing
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does trusting fate reveal about agency?
- How can we act when fear dominates?
A Different Perspective
Trust may be misplaced if fate is indifferent.