Quote by William Shakespeare

'Tis but an hour ago since it was nine, and after one hour more twill be eleven. And so from hour to hour we ripe and ripe, and then from hour to hour we rot and rot. and thereby hangs a tale.

'Tis but an hour ago since it was nine, and after one hour m

Summary

This quote from William Shakespeare's play "As You Like It" highlights the fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of aging and decay. The speaker observes that within a short span of time, it transitions from being nine o'clock to eleven, symbolizing how quickly moments pass. The repeated use of "ripe and rot" implies the progression of life from its youthful vigor to eventual decay. The final phrase, "thereby hangs a tale," suggests that there is a deeper meaning or lesson to be learned from this reflection on the fleeting nature of existence.

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