Seven Quote by William Shakespeare
““I have looked upon the world for four times seven years,””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 1 (c. 1611)
The speaker has observed the world repeatedly over a long lifespan
In simple terms: Long experience observing the world
Key Takeaway
Value the wisdom that comes from repeated observation
Themes
experience
time
wisdom
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- philosophical contemplation
- ageing
Key Concepts
repetition
lifelong learning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does repeated observation teach you?
- How does time change perception?
A Different Perspective
May exaggerate for dramatic effect
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
