Cassius Quote by William Shakespeare
“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, 1599
The speaker bids farewell, expressing hope for a future meeting and acceptance of parting if it never occurs.
In simple terms: Farewell with hope for reunion.
Key Takeaway
Embrace partings with optimism.
Themes
friendship
mortality
acceptance
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- funeral
- graduation
- career transition
- long‑distance relationships
Key Concepts
legacy
fate
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- Will you cherish memories after a goodbye?
- How do you find peace when parting feels inevitable?
A Different Perspective
Partings may still cause grief despite acceptance.
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