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 sta

Summary

This quote from Shakespeare's play "King Lear" suggests that humans are born into a world where foolishness and lack of wisdom prevail. It implies that life itself is akin to a dramatic stage, a place where individuals often make ignorant decisions, act foolishly, and face the consequences of their choices. The line highlights the human condition of navigating through a world filled with folly, ignorance, and sometimes, a sense of despair.

By William Shakespeare

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