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Remedies Quote by William Shakespeare

“As a man thinketh Our remedies in ourselves do lie Which we ascribe to heaven” quote by William Shakespeare
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““As a man thinketh Our remedies in ourselves do lie Which we ascribe to heaven””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 1, 1611

One’s thoughts shape personal solutions; we often blame fate instead of ourselves.

In simple terms: Thoughts create our own remedies; we blame heaven.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on inner responsibility for problems.

Themes

self‑responsibility philosophy mindset fate

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • decision making
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Stoicism self‑help cognitive psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you attribute problems to fate or self?
  • How can changing thoughts improve outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on self can ignore external factors.

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