Accidents Quote by William Shakespeare
“Time, whose millioned accidents creep in betwixt vows, and change decrees of kings, tan sacred beauty, blunt the sharpest intents, divert strong minds to the course of altering things.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1 (c. 1611)
Time and chance disrupt even the most solemn vows, altering intentions and redirecting strong minds
In simple terms: Time changes plans and intentions
Key Takeaway
Accept that time reshapes goals and expectations
Themes
change
time
fate
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- politics
- marriage
- career planning
- long‑term projects
Key Concepts
philosophy
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What vows have you let time erode?
- How do you adapt when plans shift unexpectedly?
A Different Perspective
Even with change, some intentions remain stubbornly fixed
