Quote by William Shakespeare

Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio.

Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio.

Summary

This quote is taken from William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. The speaker is Hamlet, who holds the skull of his late friend Yorick, a jester. Hamlet reminisces about his memories of Yorick while speaking to his friend Horatio. The phrase "Alas, poor Yorick!" expresses Hamlet's sadness and compassion for Yorick's untimely death. The quote also serves as a reflection on mortality, reminding us of the transience of life and the inevitability of death.

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