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“Come not within the measure of my wrath.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Come not within the measure of my wrath.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 2, 1611

The speaker warns against provoking his wrath beyond a certain limit.

In simple terms: Do not provoke his anger.

Key Takeaway

Respect boundaries to avoid conflict.

Themes

power anger boundaries

Mood

cautionary dramatic

Type

literary ethical

When to use this quote

  • workplace negotiations
  • family disputes
  • political debates

Key Concepts

ethics self‑control

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you tested someone’s patience?
  • What signals indicate rising wrath?
A Different Perspective

Anger may be unpredictable despite warnings.

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