Books Quote by William Shakespeare
““I'll read enough When I do see the very book indeed Where all my sins are writ, and that's myself. Give me that glass and therein will I read. No deeper wrinkles yet? Hath sorrow struck So many blows upon this face of mine And made no deeper wounds? O flattering glass, Like to my followers in prosperity Thou dost beguile me!””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 1, spoken by Ariel (paraphrased)
The speaker questions whether self‑reflection reveals deeper wounds or merely superficial scars, yearning for truth beyond appearances
In simple terms: Looking inward may reveal hidden pain
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper self‑knowledge beyond surface reflections
Themes
literature
self‑reflection
identity
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- personal journaling
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
mirror metaphor
inner truth
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths do you avoid seeing?
- How can you differentiate real wounds from imagined ones?
A Different Perspective
Self‑examination can be painful and may not always yield clear answers
