Burst Quote by George Farquhar
“Grant me some wild expressions, Heavens, or I shall burst.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Beaux’ Stratagem, 1707
The speaker begs for wild expressions or threatens to explode with frustration.
In simple terms: Requests vivid language or threatens to burst.
Key Takeaway
Channel intense emotion into expressive language.
Themes
drama
emotion
expression
creativity
Mood
dramatic
passionate
Type
literary
performative
When to use this quote
- acting
- writing
- public speaking
- conflict negotiation
Key Concepts
theatre
rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- When does passion become counterproductive?
- How can you balance intensity with clarity?
A Different Perspective
Over‑dramatization may alienate listeners.
