WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Our present effort
relates to viewing the innate messages from ‘quotes’. It is a delight to visit
Shakespeare’s works any number of times. The image that Shakespeare was a grand
playwright, simply adds luster to our effort, for, such classic pieces are
treasures for all posterity and are not there for the mere asking. Necessarily
one has to understand every word in an utterance, before recognizing the depth
of an observation. With so much to keep in mind, no wonder Shakespeare’s works
stay inviting deeper study. Let us try to recall a few more ‘quotes’ from Shakespeare.
“It
is excellent to have a giant’s strength, but, tyrannous to use it like a giant”
It is admirable to have
power and authority; but it should be exercised with restraint, guided by
sympathy and compassion. A balanced use of power is far more effective than the
one that is brutally enforced
“Good company, good wine, good welcome can make good people”
The items listed can
bring people together to a joyous situation rich by affection and cordial disposition
of mutual delight. Peace and harmony among people can be brought forth by good
items listed in the ‘quote’.
“There
is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so”
The above ‘quote’ is a
vivid pointer to human attitude. The ‘quote’ suggests that happenings and
circumstances are neutral, but, humans try to interpret everything as
‘perceived’. So, it is perception that drives the judgment /interpretation.
“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a
fool”
There are two distinct
entities to understand – the fool and the wise man.
The fool assumes to
know everything –as [s]he lacks self-reflection; but has blind faith or
confidence of knowing everything. On the
other hand, the knowledgeable persons know that in a vast territory of
knowledge, what they know is just very little and so feel humble.
“Better three hours too soon than a minute late”
An excellent message on
punctuality-is the above quote. The suggestion is ‘the inconvenience of waiting
is far superior to the ignominy of not respecting the schedule. Punctuality is
a virtue and none dares criticizing it.
To continue…
Better three hours too soon
ReplyDeletethan a minute late
This quote reveals that Shakespeare is punctual in his activities
True. These quotes are heavy, but lighter than Milton's. One has to ingest, digest and assimilate to feel their worth.
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