I think I know where my life went wrong. For all the world's a stage and I'm a lousy actor!

Summary

This quote reflects the realization of the speaker that they have been unsuccessful or ineffective in their various roles and performances in life. The phrase "For all the world's a stage" alludes to Shakespeare's famous monologue in "As You Like It," where life is compared to a stage play. By describing themselves as a "lousy actor," the speaker accepts responsibility for their failures and suggests that their lack of skill or ability might be the cause of their dissatisfaction or misfortunes.

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