Ends Quote by William Shakespeare
“Our thoughts are ours, their ends none of our own”
About This Quote
Source Play: “Hamlet”, 1603
Thoughts belong to the thinker; outcomes are beyond personal control.
In simple terms: Thoughts are yours, results aren’t.
Accept uncertainty of outcomes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Decision making
- mindfulness practice
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you separate thought from result?
- What practices help embrace uncertainty?
Overemphasis on control can cause anxiety.