Citizens Quote by William Shakespeare
“The breaking of so great a thing should make A greater crack: the round world Should have shook lions into civil streets, And citizens to their dens.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “The Tempest”, Act 1, Scene 2, 1611
Catastrophic events can reveal deeper cracks, prompting societal upheaval and introspection.
In simple terms: Great disruptions expose deeper flaws.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden issues during crises.
Themes
crisis
societal change
reflection
Mood
dramatic
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political revolutions
- personal crises
- natural disasters
Key Concepts
Chaos theory
social upheaval
psychological insight
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden cracks emerge in crises?
- How can we harness disruption constructively?
A Different Perspective
Not all cracks lead to growth.
![“If you call [the synagogue] a brothel, a den of vice, the devil's refuge, Satan's fortress, a place to deprave the soul, an abyss of every conceivable disaster or whatever else you will, you are still saying less than it deserves.” quote by St. Jerome](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/91e/st-jerome-3227_abyss_if-you-call-the-synagogue-a-brothel-a-de_428582.jpg)
