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Body Quote by william shakespeare

“There's not the smallest orb which thou behold'st But in his motion like an angel sings, Still quiring [making music] to the young-eyed cherubins; Such harmony is in immortal souls, But whilst this muddy vesture of decay Doth grossly close us in, we cannot hear it.” quote by william shakespeare
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““There's not the smallest orb which thou behold'st But in his motion like an angel sings, Still quiring [making music] to the young-eyed cherubins; Such harmony is in immortal souls, But whilst this muddy vesture of decay Doth grossly close us in, we cannot hear it.””

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About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, William Shakespeare, 1611

The quote likens every tiny object’s motion to an angelic song, suggesting harmony hidden beneath decay.

In simple terms: Even small things have divine music, but decay drowns it.

Key Takeaway

Listen for hidden harmony.

Themes

nature music spirituality decay perception

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • nature walks
  • music listening
  • meditation
  • art critique

Key Concepts

Metaphor transcendence aesthetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small wonders do we ignore?
  • How can we attune to hidden music?
A Different Perspective

Modern life can mute subtle beauty.

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