Quote by William Shakespeare

Woe, destruction, ruin, and decay; the worst is death and death will have his day.

Woe, destruction, ruin, and decay; the worst is death and de

Summary

This quote reveals a bleak and somber perspective on life's inevitable fate: death. The phrase emphasizes the idea that all things, including human existence, are ultimately susceptible to suffering, destruction, and decay. By stating that "death will have his day," the quote suggests that death, as a universal and inescapable truth, will triumph over all other struggles and bring an end to everything. In essence, it highlights the transience and fragility of life, offering a contemplation on the inevitability and finality of mortality.

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Death Destruction Decay Ruin

By William Shakespeare

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