Quote by William Shakespeare

Glory is like a circle in the water, which never ceaseth to enlarge itself, till, by broad spreading, it disperse to naught.

Glory is like a circle in the water, which never ceaseth to

Summary

This quote suggests that glory, or fame and honor, is fleeting and transient. It compares glory to a circle in water, which continuously expands but eventually breaks apart and disappears. Just as the circle in the water dissipates, glory also disperses and fades away. The quote serves as a reminder that despite the allure and allurements of glory, its long-term sustenance is elusive and ultimately leads to nothingness.

By William Shakespeare

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