Quote by William Shakespeare

Exit, pursued by a bear.

Exit, pursued by a bear.

Summary

This quote is a stage direction from William Shakespeare's play "The Winter's Tale." It occurs during a chaotic scene where a character named Antigonus is chased offstage by a bear. The quote is often interpreted metaphorically as representing a sudden and dramatic shift or departure from a situation. It captures the abruptness and unpredictability of events that can force us to quickly and unceremoniously exit a circumstance, leaving us to deal with the consequences or face an uncertain future.

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By William Shakespeare

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