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“And thou, all-shaking thunder, Strike flat the thick rotundity o' the world! Crack nature's moulds, all germens spill at once That makes ingrateful man!” quote by William Shakespeare
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“And thou, all-shaking thunder, Strike flat the thick rotundity o' the world! Crack nature's moulds, all germens spill at once That makes ingrateful man!”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1

A call for nature's forces to upheave the world and expose human ingratitude.

In simple terms: Nature should overturn the world to reveal ungratefulness.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and confront complacency.

Themes

nature change humanity

Mood

defiant urgent

Type

dramatic poetic

When to use this quote

  • environmental activism
  • political upheaval
  • personal transformation

Key Concepts

chaos rebirth justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What injustices demand radical change?
  • How can we balance destruction and renewal?
A Different Perspective

Such upheaval may cause collateral damage and suffering.

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