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“Farewell! a long farewell to all my greatness!” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Farewell! a long farewell to all my greatness!”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Henry V, Act 2, Scene 2, 1599

A grand farewell can be both a celebration and a lament of one’s own greatness.

In simple terms: Farewells can be grandiose and bittersweet.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge achievements while moving forward.

Themes

legacy humility transition

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • retirement
  • career change
  • personal milestones

Key Concepts

ego celebration mortality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “greatness” mean to you?
  • How can you balance pride with humility?
A Different Perspective

Excessive self‑praise may alienate others.

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