Quote by William Shakespeare, King Lear,

Since I was man,Such sheets of fire, such bursts of torrid thunderSuch groans of roaring wind and rain, I neverRemember to have heard.

Since I was man,Such sheets of fire, such bursts of torrid t

Summary

The quote expresses the speaker's astonishment at the extreme and terrifying natural phenomena they are experiencing. They state that in all their years of existence, they have never witnessed such intense displays of fire, thunder, wind, and rain. The use of vivid imagery, like "sheets of fire" and "bursts of torrid thunder," conveys a sense of overwhelming and unparalleled ferocity. Through this quote, the speaker emphasizes the extraordinary and unprecedented nature of the current atmospheric conditions.

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By William Shakespeare, King Lear,

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