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“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-swollen face?” quote by William Shakespeare
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“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-swollen face?”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

Nature mirrors human emotion; storms reflect inner turmoil and chaos.

In simple terms: Storms show inner feelings.

Key Takeaway

Observe how external turmoil reflects inner states.

Themes

nature emotion storm reflection

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • creative writing
  • mental health coping
  • environmental observation

Key Concepts

metaphor psychology ecology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you interpret natural events as emotional symbols?
  • Can external storms calm inner storms?
A Different Perspective

Nature's chaos may not always align with human feelings.

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