Consideration Quote by William Shakespeare
“Ingrateful man with liquorish draughts, and morsels unctuous, greases his pure mind that from it all consideration slips.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1, 1611
Indulgence in sensual pleasures clouds rational thought and moral clarity.
In simple terms: Sensual excess blurs judgment.
Key Takeaway
Avoid overindulgence to keep mind clear.
Themes
self‑control
morality
indulgence
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- personal decision
- leadership
- creative addiction
- reflection
- reflectionexcess
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does indulgence affect your decisions?
- What habits keep your mind clear?
A Different Perspective
Excess can be socially reinforced, making restraint hard.
