Broke Quote by William Shakespeare
“Keep time! How sour sweet music is when time is broke and no proportion kept! So is it in the music of men's lives. I wasted time and now doth time waste me.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1, 1611
Time mismanagement disrupts harmony in art and life, leading to regret and wasted potential.
In simple terms: Wasting time breaks the rhythm of life.
Key Takeaway
Guard your time, keep its proportion.
Themes
time
music
life
regret
harmony
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal planning
- project deadlines
- creative composition
- daily routines
Key Concepts
temporal discipline
balance
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does you allocate your daily time?
- What rhythms restore balance after a lapse?
A Different Perspective
Time alone cannot fix past neglect; proactive habits are required.
