Quote by William Shakespeare

What is a man, If his chief good and market of his time Be but to sleep and feed? a beast, no more. Sure, he that made us with such large discourse, Looking before and after, gave us not That capability and god-like reason To fust in us unused.

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Summary

This quote, spoken by the character Hamlet in Shakespeare's play, questions the purpose and worth of humans if all they do is fulfill basic animalistic needs like eating and sleeping. It implies that humans possess a unique capacity for reason and foresight, and it would be a waste if they do not utilize this gift. It suggests that humans should strive for more than mere existence, and instead use their capabilities to create meaning and contribute to the world.

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By William Shakespeare

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