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“My falcon now is sharp and passing empty, and till she stoop she must not be full-gorged, for then she never looks upon her lure.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“My falcon now is sharp and passing empty, and till she stoop she must not be full-gorged, for then she never looks upon her lure.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 2

A falcon, symbolizing desire, must stay hungry; fullness dulls its drive toward the target.

In simple terms: Stay hungry to stay focused.

Key Takeaway

Maintain desire and avoid complacency.

Themes

motivation desire focus

Mood

cautious inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • creative projects
  • personal ambitions

Key Concepts

symbolism psychology goal pursuit

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep ambition without burning out?
  • When is it okay to be satisfied?
A Different Perspective

Over‑eagerness can lead to burnout.

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