Quote by William Shakespeare

O teach me how I should forget to think (1.1.224)


O teach me how I should forget to think (1.1.224)

Summary

In this quote from Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," the speaker expresses a desire to learn how to stop overthinking. They seek guidance on how to let go of constant contemplation and find a mental state free from the burden of continuous thought. The quote encapsulates the speaker's yearning for the cessation of intellectual rumination, suggesting a desire for mental peace and freedom from the complexities and pressures of thinking.

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By William Shakespeare
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