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.””
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.
Listen for hidden harmony.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- nature walks
- music listening
- meditation
- art critique
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small wonders do we ignore?
- How can we attune to hidden music?
Modern life can mute subtle beauty.