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“Finish, good lady; the bright day is done, And we are for the Dark.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Finish, good lady; the bright day is done, And we are for the Dark.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act III, Scene 2 (c. 1611)

The speaker acknowledges the end of a bright day and the arrival of darkness, symbolizing transition and acceptance of life's cycles.

In simple terms: Day ends, night begins.

Key Takeaway

Accept life's natural transitions.

Themes

change acceptance mortality

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily routines
  • end of projects
  • grieving
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

impermanence nightfall renewal

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you greet the unknown?
  • What rituals help you welcome change?
A Different Perspective

Denial of darkness can hinder growth.

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