Father Quote by William Shakespeare
““My father's spirit in arms! all is not well; I doubt some foul play: would the night were come! Till then sit still, my soul: foul deeds will rise, Though all the earth o'erwhelm them, to men's eyes.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Henry IV, Part 1, Act 2, Scene 3
A character fears hidden treachery and longs for night to reveal truth, urging patience and vigilance.
In simple terms: Fear of hidden danger, waiting for truth.
Key Takeaway
Stay alert, trust intuition.
Themes
fear
trust
patience
Mood
anxious
tense
Type
dramatic
literary
When to use this quote
- court intrigue
- personal doubt
- nighttime reflection
Key Concepts
political intrigue
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs are you ignoring?
- How does patience help or hinder?
A Different Perspective
Night may not expose all deceit; patience can be costly.
