Quote by William Shakespeare

There is special providence in the fall of a sparrow

There is special providence in the fall of a sparrow

Summary

This quote, attributed to William Shakespeare, suggests that even the smallest and seemingly insignificant events in life are guided by a higher power or divine intervention. It highlights the concept of fate or destiny, implying that every occurrence, no matter how trivial, has a purpose and a significance in the grand scheme of things. By using the example of a sparrow, which is a common and unremarkable creature, the quote illustrates that no event is too insignificant to escape the attention or care of providence.

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By William Shakespeare

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