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Nature does require her time of preservation, which perforce, I her frail son amongst my brethren mortal, must give my attendance to.
William Shakespeare
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Nature needs time to be preserved, and as humans, we are obliged to attend to this responsibility.

In this quote, Shakespeare emphasizes the importance of caring for nature and the environment. He acknowledges that while humans are frail and mortal, they have a duty to preserve the natural world around them, implying a responsibility that comes with existence and mortality.

Themes

NaturePreservationResponsibilityMortality

In practice

Example use cases

During an environmental awareness speech.

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