Cuckoos Quote by William Shakespeare
“Being daily swallowed by men's eyes, They surfeited with honey and began To loathe the taste of sweetness, whereof a little More than a little is by much too much. So, when he had occasion to be seen, He was but as the cuckoo is in June. Heard, not regarded.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 2
Excessive indulgence leads to loss of appreciation and being ignored despite visibility.
In simple terms: Too much indulgence makes one unappreciated.
Key Takeaway
Avoid overindulgence to stay valued.
Themes
indulgence
appreciation
visibility
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- marketing
- personal relationships
- consumer culture
Key Concepts
human nature
desire
moderation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you notice when you stop valuing something?
- How does excess affect how others see you?
A Different Perspective
Overindulgence can also signal generosity, which may be misread.
