Quote by William Shakespeare

O, now, for ever Farewell the tranquil mind farewell content Farewell the plumed troop and the big wars That make ambition virtue O, farewell Farewell the neighing steed and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife, The royal banner, and all quality, Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war And, O you mortal engines, whose rude throats The immortal Jove's dread clamours counterfeit, Farewell Othello's occupation's gone

O, now, for ever Farewell the tranquil mind farewell content

Summary

This quote from Shakespeare's play "Othello" expresses the protagonist's farewell to a peaceful and contented state of mind. Othello bids goodbye to the excitement and allure of warfare, acknowledging that it clouds his judgment and turns ambition into a virtuous attribute. He also bids farewell to the vivid elements of war, such as the sounds of neighing steeds, trumpets, drums, and fifes, as well as the grandeur and symbolism associated with battle. Ultimately, Othello laments the loss of his former occupation, as the circumstances he finds himself in have changed everything.

By William Shakespeare

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