About This Quote
When we feel like we are going under, we often become overwhelmed by the things that are happening to us, and feel like we have no control over them. In this quote from "King Lear," Lear tells his daughters that he is going to follow the advice of a friend and pay no heed to himself. This means that he won’t rely on his own judgment about what he should do. Instead, he will let a friend tell him what to do.
This attitude is a way to get control over the situation. By taking this attitude, he is able to let go of his current situation and embrace a new one, while still being in control of his life.
Source: The Red And The Black
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