Quote by William Shakespeare

Look, how the floor of heavenIs thick inlaid with patines of bright gold;There's not the smallest orb which thou behold'stBut in his motion like an angel sings ...Such harmony is in immortal souls;But, whilst this muddy vesture of decayDoth grossly close it in, we cannot hear it.

Look, how the floor of heavenIs thick inlaid with patines of

Summary

This quote from Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice" describes the beauty and harmony of the celestial heavens. It suggests that even the smallest celestial bodies radiate a heavenly splendor and sings like angels in their motion. It further explains that this celestial harmony mirrors the harmony found in immortal souls. However, as human beings are trapped in their mortal and decaying bodies, their ability to perceive and appreciate this celestial harmony is obscured.

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