Quote by Pedro Calderon de la Barca

What is life? A madness. What is life? An illusion, a shadow, a story. And the greatest good is little enough for all life is a dream, and dreams themselves are only dreams.

What is life? A madness. What is life? An illusion, a shadow

Summary

This quote suggests that life is a perplexing and transient experience. It portrays life as a form of madness, an illusion, a fleeting shadow, and a narrative. It implies that the most we can hope for is to achieve some level of contentment, as life itself is comparable to a dream, and even dreams are ultimately fleeting and insubstantial. The quote encourages us to question the nature and value of life, prompting reflection on the temporary nature of our existence.

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By Pedro Calderon de la Barca

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