Pearl Quote by William Shakespeare
“Is she worth keeping? Why, she is a pearl Whose price hath launched above a thousand ships”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, 1611
A character questions a woman's value, comparing her to a priceless pearl that has caused great ventures, implying high worth and sacrifice.
In simple terms: She is a priceless pearl worth great sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Value people beyond material worth.
Themes
love
value
sacrifice
literature
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- financial planning
- heritage preservation
- art critique
Key Concepts
poetics
economics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true value?
- How do we balance love and cost?
A Different Perspective
Material metaphors can oversimplify complex worth.
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