Books Quote by William Shakespeare
““O God! that one might read the book of fate, And see the revolution of the times Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and, other times, to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune's hips; how chances mock, And changes fill the cup of alteration With divers liquors!””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 2, circa 1611
The speaker wishes to know destiny, seeing how fate can flatten empires and swell seas, highlighting life's volatility.
In simple terms: Desire to understand fate’s power over world changes.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility before life's unpredictability.
Themes
fate
change
humility
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
philosophy
poetry
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you act if you could see future upheavals?
- What comforts you amid uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Life’s randomness can overwhelm planning.
