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“Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible to feelings as to sight?” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible to feelings as to sight?”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Hamlet, Act I, Scene 2, 1603

Even fatal visions can be felt emotionally, not just visually, highlighting the depth of human perception.

In simple terms: Vision includes feeling, not just sight.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge emotional impact of visions.

Themes

perception emotion mortality

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • artistic inspiration
  • spiritual experiences
  • psychic phenomena

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology art

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do feelings shape your perception of reality?
  • Can emotions alter what you see?
A Different Perspective

May be misinterpreted as literal supernatural.

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