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“Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers. From their own Music when they stray.” quote by Thomas Campion
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“Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers. From their own Music when they stray.”

Thomas Campion

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Dancing Lovers, 1600s

Her responses are gentle, yet her actions lack consistency, like dancers losing rhythm when they deviate from their own music.

In simple terms: Gentle words, inconsistent deeds.

Key Takeaway

Seek consistency in actions.

Themes

consistency performance rhythm

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • teamwork
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

human behavior artistic metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you align words with actions?
  • What habits help maintain rhythm?
A Different Perspective

Consistency may be hard to maintain under pressure.

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