Acting Quote by William Shakespeare
“Between the acting of a dreadful thing And the first motion, all the interim is Like a phantasma or a hideous dream.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act I, Scene I, 1610
The period between planning a terrible act and its execution feels like a haunting illusion or nightmare.
In simple terms: Planning a dreadful act feels like a nightmare.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront the fear before acting.
Themes
fear
anticipation
illusion
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- legal decisions
- personal conflicts
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
psychology
existential dread
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear shape your decisions?
- Can you differentiate between imagination and reality?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize dread, overlooking practical risk assessment.
