Centre Quote by William Shakespeare
“The heavens themselves, the planets, and this centre Observe degree, priority, and place, Insisture, course, proportion, season, form, Office, and custom, in all line of order.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1, 1611
The quote lists cosmic order, emphasizing hierarchy, proportion, and custom as guiding principles of the universe.
In simple terms: The universe follows a hierarchical order.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect natural hierarchies.
Themes
order
hierarchy
cosmos
principles
balance
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- Political governance
- organizational leadership
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Aristotelian cosmology
natural law
philosophy of order
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing hierarchy affect your choices?
- What natural orders do you overlook?
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