Breaths Quote by William Shakespeare
“Her virtues, graced with external gifts, Do breed love's settled passions in my heart; And like as rigour of tempestuous gusts Provokes the mightiest hulk against the tide, So am I driven by breath of her renown Either to suffer shipwreck or arrive Where I may have fruition of her love.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2, 1611
Love can be both a gentle guide and a fierce storm, shaping desire and destiny; the speaker feels torn between hope and ruin.
In simple terms: Love can guide or destroy, depending on its power.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love's dual nature and navigate wisely.
Themes
love
destiny
conflict
passion
choice
Mood
hopeful
conflicted
dramatic
Type
poetic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- personal growth
- relationship decisions
- emotional turmoil
Key Concepts
Romanticism
human frailty
fate
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance love's pull with self-preservation?
- When does love become self‑destructive?
A Different Perspective
Love's intensity may overwhelm rational judgment.
