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Pray Come Quote by William Shakespeare

“Forward, I pray, since we have come so far, And be it moon, or sun, or what you please. And if you please to call it a rush candle, Henceforth I vow it shall be so for me.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““Forward, I pray, since we have come so far, And be it moon, or sun, or what you please. And if you please to call it a rush candle, Henceforth I vow it shall be so for me.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: “The Tempest” (Act 5, Scene 2), 1611

A prayer to continue forward, regardless of circumstance, pledging devotion to one’s chosen path.

In simple terms: Commit to moving forward no matter the conditions.

Key Takeaway

Embrace perseverance and personal commitment.

Themes

determination faith adaptability

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

dramatic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career challenges
  • personal loss
  • spiritual journeys
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “moon or sun” symbolize for you?
  • How do you stay faithful to your vows?
A Different Perspective

Changing conditions may make the vow unrealistic.

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