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“The bitter clamor of two eager tongues.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“The bitter clamor of two eager tongues.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 2, 1611

Intense, eager speech can be noisy and conflicting.

In simple terms: Passionate words clash loudly.

Key Takeaway

Listen before speaking.

Themes

communication conflict passion

Mood

dramatic thoughtful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • relationships
  • political discourse
  • teaching

Key Concepts

rhetoric human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance passion with clarity?
  • When does fervent speech become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Passion can drown out reason.

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