Quote by William Shakespeare

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more it is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying Nothing.

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and

Summary

This quote, spoken by the character Macbeth in Shakespeare's play, reflects a bleak view of human existence. It suggests that life is transient, like a fleeting shadow, and that people are merely insignificant actors on the stage of life. In the end, our actions are insignificant, expressed through meaningless noise and displays of emotion. Ultimately, life holds no inherent meaning and communicates nothing of substance, resembling a pointless tale told by a fool.

By William Shakespeare

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