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“I fear me you but warm the starvèd snake, Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“I fear me you but warm the starvèd snake, Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

The speaker fears nurturing a dangerous desire that will ultimately cause pain.

In simple terms: Feeding a hidden danger leads to hurt.

Key Takeaway

Beware of nurturing harmful impulses.

Themes

danger desire self‑destruction warning

Mood

anxious poetic

Type

dramatic literary

When to use this quote

  • relationship tension
  • addiction
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychological conflict inner turmoil betrayal

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden dangers do you nurture?
  • How can you confront them safely?
A Different Perspective

Desire may be suppressed, not resolved.

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