Quote by William Shakespeare

This feather stirs; she lives! if it be so, it is a chance which does redeem all sorrows that ever I have felt.

This feather stirs; she lives! if it be so, it is a chance w

Summary

This quote suggests that the movement of a feather signifies the presence of life. The speaker expresses their hope that if the feather is indeed stirring, it would redeem all the sorrows they have experienced in their life. This implies that even the smallest signs of life and possibility can overshadow and bring relief from the hardships and pain one has endured. It captures the power of a glimmer of hope in overcoming despair and rekindling a sense of optimism.

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Life Death Grief

By William Shakespeare

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