WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE- a name that inspires many a student of
English literature, by the range of domains that the playwright has dwelt upon,
leaving the learner in awe of delight and appreciation. Though my familiarity
of his works just about 3 [ of a total varying between37and 40] is a miniscule
of a fragment, my instant response is-- the playwright has been the best of
mind-readers of his times and remains so through subsequent centuries. His
works have portrayed human attitude to love / romance / power /position
/authority, suggesting an analytic display of human emotion worded to
perfection. Analyzing Shakespeare’s message demands a very deep understanding
of the vicissitudes of human mind itself – an art and an intricate skill termed
Psychiatry.
Being one highly
venerated by readers and critics , it is rather a demanding task to choose the
best of ‘quotes’ –as any choice has to abide by relevance.
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but
in ourselves.”
A
decisive opinion presented here suggests ‘what happens to anyone is very
much a product of the person’s making
and that to ascribe happenings to preordained dictates or destiny is not
appropriate.
“We know what we are, but not what we may be.”
The
quote implies ‘one’s limitation to forecast future even if [s]he is clear about
present state or situation. Indirectly
it refers to both uncertainty and of the vast potential unknown as of now.
“You speak an infinite deal of nothing”.
Though an obvious expression in a conversation, it deals a
heavy blow to meaningless long-winding conversations. It suggests purposeful
verbal interaction in place of lengthy statements.
“Words are easy, like the wind; faithful
friends are hard to find.”
Committed loyalty is somewhat rare while vague and
uninterested minds give off promises a rapid flow but just mean nothing.
My tongue will tell the anger of my heart, or else
my heart concealing it will break”
The quote underscores the value of expressing emotions.
Unexpressed emotions contained ‘within’ can destroy the mind and
health
To continue……
