Farewell-quotes Quote by William Shakespeare
““And whether we shall meet again, I know not. Therefore our everlasting farewell take. Forever and forever farewell, Cassius. If we do meet again, why we shall smile; If not, why then this parting was well made.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Julius Caesar, Act V, Scene V, 1599
The speaker expresses uncertainty about future meetings, choosing to accept a final farewell as inevitable and perhaps appropriate.
In simple terms: Unsure of future, accepts goodbye.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present, let go of uncertain reunions.
Themes
mortality
farewell
uncertainty
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- end of relationships
- historical drama
Key Concepts
existentialism
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find peace with uncertain endings?
- Can a farewell be meaningful without reunion?
A Different Perspective
Life continues despite unresolved partings.
