Mistress Quote by William Shakespeare
““Since my dear soul was mistress of her choice And could of men distinguish, her election Hath seal’d thee for herself; for thou hast been As one, in suffering all, that suffers nothing, A man that Fortune’s buffets and rewards Hast ta’en with equal thanks: and blest are those Whose blood and judgment are so well commingled, That they are not a pipe for Fortune’s finger To sound what stop she please. Give me that man That is not passion’s slave, and I will wear him In my heart’s core, ay, in my heart of heart, As I do thee.””
About This Quote
Source Play: “The Tempest”, Act I, Scene 2, 1611
A man who accepts fortune equally, neither swayed by luck nor passion, is ideal.
In simple terms: Balanced acceptance of fate and emotion.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner balance.
Themes
philosophy
resilience
fate
self‑control
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- conflict resolution
- stress management
Key Concepts
Stoicism
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you stay calm amid extreme change?
- What role does emotion play in decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic to suppress all passion.
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