Quote by Gregory Nunn

All the world's a stage, and all the clergymen critics.

All the world's a stage, and all the clergymen critics.

Summary

This quote suggests that the world is like a stage, where everyone plays a role and performs for others. It highlights the idea that people are constantly being watched and evaluated by others, similar to how actors on a stage are scrutinized by critics. The term "clergymen critics" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the constant judgment and critique that individuals face, suggesting that people are always being observed and evaluated by others, just like actors on a stage are assessed by critics.

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Criticism

By Gregory Nunn

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