I would not have a god come in To shield me suddenly from sin, And set my house of life to rights; Nor angels with bright burning wings Ordering my earthly thoughts and things; Rather my own frail guttering lights Wind blown and nearly beaten out; Rather the terror of the nights And long, sick groping after doubt; Rather be lost than let my soul Slip vaguely from my own control -- Of my own spirit let me be In sole though feeble mastery.Sara Teasdale
About This Quote
The very first line of William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet makes a profound statement about life and the philosophy that we must always control our own selves. We cannot rely on God or anyone else to take care of us. It is on us to make our choices and be responsible for our actions. Otherwise, we will end up like those who rely on others for their salvation and conscience. We must do our jobs and work hard for what we want.
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