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Accord Quote by William Shakespeare

“There's nothing situate under heaven's eye But hath his bond in earth, in sea, in sky. The beasts, the fishes, and the winged fowls Are their males' subjects and at their controls. Man, more divine, the master of all these, Lord of the wide world and wild wat'ry seas, Indu'd with intellectual…” quote by William Shakespeare
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“There's nothing situate under heaven's eye But hath his bond in earth, in sea, in sky. The beasts, the fishes, and the winged fowls Are their males' subjects and at their controls. Man, more divine, the master of all these, Lord of the wide world and wild wat'ry seas, Indu'd with intellectual sense and souls, Of more pre-eminence than fish and fowls, Are masters to their females, and their lords; Then let your will attend on their accords.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Human beings dominate nature, yet must respect the natural order and the responsibilities that come with power.

In simple terms: Humans are masters of nature but must act responsibly.

Key Takeaway

Exercise stewardship over the world.

Themes

authority responsibility human dominion nature ethics

Mood

reflective serious thoughtful

Type

ethical philosophical environmental

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • environmental activism
  • education
  • leadership training
  • community planning

Key Concepts

philosophy environmental ethics leadership humility stewardship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance dominance with humility?
  • What responsibilities arise from control?
A Different Perspective

Power can be misused, leading to exploitation of nature.

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