God Quote by William Shakespeare
“You ever gentle gods, take mybreath from me; Let not my worser spirit tempt me again To die before you please!”
About This Quote
Source Play: Hamlet, Act 3 Scene 1 (Shakespeare, 1603)
A plea to the divine to spare life and avoid suffering caused by a troubled spirit
In simple terms: Ask gods to spare life from suffering
Seek peace, avoid unnecessary sacrifice
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health struggles
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner turmoil drives this plea?
- How does faith influence coping with despair?
Life may end before divine will is fulfilled