Quote by William Shakespeare, Hamlet

To die, to sleep --To sleep, perchance to dream, ay there's the rub,For in that sleep of death what dreams may comeWhen we have shuffled off this mortal coil,Must give us pause; there's the respectThat makes calamity of so long life.

To die, to sleep --To sleep, perchance to dream, ay there's

Summary

This quote from Hamlet's famous soliloquy reflects on the dilemma of life and death. Hamlet contemplates the idea of death as an eternal sleep, which may bring dreams and uncertainties. The phrase "the rub" refers to the difficulty or obstacle presented by this contemplation. The fear arises from the unknown dreams that may await in the afterlife. Consequently, the respect for this uncertainty leads to a lingering fear and hesitation that transforms a long life into a source of calamity.

By William Shakespeare, Hamlet

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