Quote by William Shakespeare

Her blood is settled, and her joints are stiff;Life and these lips have long been separated:Death lies on her like an untimely frostUpon the sweetest flower of all the field.

Her blood is settled, and her joints are stiff;Life and thes

Summary

This quote describes a person who is dead and has been for a while. The phrase "her blood is settled" suggests that her body has become still and lifeless. "Her joints are stiff" implies that rigor mortis has set in, further signifying the absence of life. The comparison of death to an "untimely frost" on a beautiful flower highlights the sorrowful and premature end of this person's existence. The quote paints a vivid image of the person's lifeless state, emphasizing the loss and finality of death.

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