Affliction Quote by William Shakespeare
“But let the frame of things disjoint, both the worlds suffer, Ere we will eat our meal in fear, and sleep In the affliction of these terrible dreams That shake us nightly.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 2
The speaker warns that when worlds are disconnected, both suffer, leading to fear and terrible dreams.
In simple terms: Disconnected worlds cause fear and bad dreams.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity to avoid fear.
Themes
unity
fear
interconnectedness
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
theatrical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- politics
- family dynamics
- global crises
- personal anxiety
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to bridge divided worlds?
- How does fear shape our actions?
A Different Perspective
Unity may be impossible in some contexts.
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