Flood Quote by William Shakespeare
“O, train me not, sweet mermaid, with thy note, to drown me in thy sister’s flood of tears.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “The Tempest”, Act I, Scene 2, 1611
A plea to avoid being overwhelmed by sorrow, using mythic imagery to request restraint.
In simple terms: Ask for mercy from overwhelming grief.
Key Takeaway
Seek emotional balance.
Themes
emotion
myth
poetry
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal counseling
- creative writing
- mental health coping
- art therapy
Key Concepts
sorrow
self‑control
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal storms do you need to calm?
- How can myth help process grief?
A Different Perspective
Poetic language may obscure practical advice.
