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Bees Quote by William Shakespeare

“For this, be sure, tonight thou shalt have cramps, Side-stitches that shall pen thy breath up. Urchins Shall forth at vast of night that they may work All exercise on thee. Thou shalt be pinched As thick as honeycomb, each pinch more stinging Than bees that made 'em.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“For this, be sure, tonight thou shalt have cramps, Side-stitches that shall pen thy breath up. Urchins Shall forth at vast of night that they may work All exercise on thee. Thou shalt be pinched As thick as honeycomb, each pinch more stinging Than bees that made 'em.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

A warning that nighttime labor will cause painful cramps and intense discomfort.

In simple terms: Night work may cause severe cramps.

Key Takeaway

Plan work to avoid night strain.

Themes

hardship physical pain warning

Mood

cautious serious

Type

literary warning

When to use this quote

  • night shifts
  • exercise routines
  • marathon training

Key Concepts

physiology night labor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you mitigate cramps with preparation?
  • What alternatives exist to night labor?
A Different Perspective

Some may find night work unavoidable.

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