Change Quote by Thomas Wyatt
““They flee from me that sometime did me seek With naked foot, stalking in my chamber. I have seen them gentle, tame, and meek, That now are wild and do not remember That sometime they put themself in danger To take bread at my hand; and now they range, Busily seeking with a continual change.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Shepheardes Calender, 1599
The speaker reflects on how those once close and dependent have become distant and hostile, forgetting past kindness.
In simple terms: People change and forget past kindness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize shifting relationships.
Themes
change
betrayal
memory
trust
power dynamics
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political alliances
- family dynamics
- workplace hierarchies
Key Concepts
human nature
reciprocity
social bonds
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when allies become adversaries?
- What causes loyalty to fade?
A Different Perspective
Not all change is negative; some may be necessary for growth.
