Birth Quote by William Shakespeare
“Vile worm, thou wast o'erlook'd even in thy birth.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Hamlet, Act I, Scene 5, 1603
Uses metaphor of a worm to illustrate the insignificance and neglect of a lowly creature from birth.
In simple terms: Even the smallest beings are overlooked.
Recognize hidden worth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- environmental activism
- animal rights
- personal self-worth
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen value exists in the ignored?
- How can we honor the humble?
May be overly bleak.