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Constancy Quote by William Shakespeare

“Now the melancholy of God protect thee, and the tailor make thy doublet of changable taffata, for thy mind is a very opal. I would have men of such constancy put to sea, that their business might be everything, and their intent everywhere, for that's it, that always makes a good voyage of nothing.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Now the melancholy of God protect thee, and the tailor make thy doublet of changable taffata, for thy mind is a very opal. I would have men of such constancy put to sea, that their business might be everything, and their intent everywhere, for that's it, that always makes a good voyage of nothing.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2, 1611

A whimsical wish for protection and change, urging steadfast people to embrace all tasks so their purpose feels like a meaningful journey.

In simple terms: Seek protection, embrace change, stay steadfast for purpose.

Key Takeaway

Embrace all duties to find purpose.

Themes

protection change steadfastness

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career
  • personal growth
  • adventure
  • overcoming stagnation

Key Concepts

human nature purpose metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance many responsibilities?
  • What makes a task feel purposeful?
A Different Perspective

Even with many tasks, focus can still be lost.

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