Quote by William Shakespeare

Men must endureTheir going hence, even as their coming hither.Ripeness is all.

Men must endureTheir going hence, even as their coming hithe

Summary

This quote, from William Shakespeare's play "King Lear," highlights the inevitability of death and the transient nature of life. It suggests that men must accept and endure their departure from this world as they have endured their arrival into it. "Ripeness is all" signifies that the ultimate measure of a person's life lies in the fullness and maturity of their experiences. Therefore, one should embrace life's inevitable end with understanding and acceptance.

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Wisdom Life Death Maturity Birth

By William Shakespeare

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