Dry Quote by William Shakespeare
“Graze on my lips; and if those hills be dry, stray lower, where the pleasant fountains lie.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 2, 1611
A poetic invitation to seek nourishment and solace in gentle, life‑giving sources when harsher options are scarce.
In simple terms: Seek gentle nourishment when harsher options are..
Key Takeaway
Choose the softer path.
Themes
nature
comfort
seeking
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
theatrical
poetic
When to use this quote
- Desert travel
- emotional healing
- spiritual quest
Key Concepts
Poetry
Desire for relief
Metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What “pleasant fountains” do you need now?
- How do you balance comfort with challenge?
A Different Perspective
May overlook hars hars realities.
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