Bigs Quote by William Shakespeare
“When heaven doth weep, doth not the earth o'erflow? If the winds rage, doth not the sea wax mad, Threatening the welkin with his big-swoln face? And wilt thou have a reason for this coil? I am the sea; hark, how her sighs do blow! She is the weeping welkin, I the earth: Then must my sea be moved with her sighs; Then must my earth with her continual tears Become a deluge, overflow'd and drown'd: For why my bowels cannot hide her woes, But like a drunkard must I vomit them. Then give me leave, for losers will have leave To ease their stomachs with their bitter tongues.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1, 1611
The speaker likens natural turmoil to personal grief, showing how external chaos mirrors inner sorrow and forces emotional release.
In simple terms: Nature reflects inner pain, causing an emotional overflow.
Allow emotions to flow, don’t suppress them.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stormy weather
- personal loss
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you channel personal grief into creative expression?
- What natural events help you process inner turmoil?
Emotions may become overwhelming if not expressed.