Quote by William Shakespeare

When we are born we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools.

When we are born we cry that we are come to this great stage

Summary

This quote suggests that we view the world as a theater, and upon entering it, we realize the foolishness and complexities of life. By comparing life to a stage, it implies that humans are performers, constantly navigating through a realm of folly and irrationality. The quote reflects a sense of disillusionment and a recognition of the absurdity inherent in our existence, highlighting the irony of being born crying and entering a world filled with fools.

By William Shakespeare

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