Astronomy Quote by William Shakespeare
“O, here Will I set up my everlasting rest And shake the yoke of inauspicious stars From the world-wearied flesh”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1
A speaker expresses a desire for eternal peace and freedom from destiny’s constraints.
In simple terms: Longing for lasting rest and release from fate.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner peace beyond external forces.
Themes
mortality
destiny
rest
spiritual longing
freedom
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- graveyard visits
- personal meditation
- creative writing
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetry
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “everlasting rest” mean to you?
- Can one truly escape fate?
A Different Perspective
The yearning may ignore the value of life's challenges.
