Quote by William Shakespeare

Out, out brief candle, life is but a walking shadow...a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.

Out, out brief candle, life is but a walking shadow...a tale

Summary

This quote from William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" refers to the fleeting nature of life and the futility of existence. The phrase "out, out brief candle" symbolizes the brevity of life, emphasizing how quickly it can be extinguished. The analogy of life being a "walking shadow" alludes to its transient and insubstantial nature. The reference to life being "a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing" suggests that life is ultimately meaningless, with all its actions and achievements amounting to no real significance in the grand scheme of things.

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By William Shakespeare

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