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“Truly thou art damned, like an ill-roasted egg, all on one side.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Truly thou art damned, like an ill-roasted egg, all on one side.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 4, Scene 1, 1611

Feeling condemned and unbalanced, like a badly cooked egg with one side burnt.

In simple terms: Feeling condemned and unbalanced.

Key Takeaway

Accept imperfection, seek balance.

Themes

self‑esteem humor criticism

Mood

wry reflective

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • personal setbacks
  • public embarrassment
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

existential absurdity self‑image

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor help cope with feeling condemned?
  • What balance can you restore?
A Different Perspective

May overlook deeper causes of distress.

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