Quote by William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Ac

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor playerThat struts and frets his hour upon the stageAnd then is heard no more: it is a taleTold by an idiot, full of sound and fury,Signifying nothing.

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor playerThat struts and fr

Summary

This quote from William Shakespeare's play Macbeth portrays the fleeting nature and insignificance of life. The metaphor of life being like a "walking shadow" highlights its transient and elusive essence. Like actors on a stage, humans merely play their roles, experiencing moments of drama and restlessness before disappearing without a trace. The reference to a "tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury" suggests that life's complexities and turmoil ultimately have no true meaning or purpose. In essence, Shakespeare suggests that life is ultimately short-lived and inconsequential.

By William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Ac

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