Breaths Quote by William Shakespeare
“I sat upon a promontory, And heard a mermaid, on a dolphin's back, Uttering such dulcet and harmonious breath, That the rude sea grew civil at her song; And certain stars shot madly from their spheres, To hear the sea-maid's music.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1
A mermaid’s song calms the wild sea and draws even the stars to listen, suggesting art’s power to bring harmony to chaos.
In simple terms: Music can soothe even the fiercest forces.
Let art soothe turmoil.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- concerts
- public speaking
- conflict resolution
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you recall a time music changed your mood?
- What does the sea represent?
Art may not always reach everyone.