Age Quote by William Shakespeare
“Have you not a moist eye, a dry hand, a yellow cheek, a white beard, a decreasing leg, an increasing belly? Is not your voice broken, your wind short, your chin double, your wit single, and every part about you blasted with antiquity?”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 2
The speaker uses bodily decay imagery to mock aging, emphasizing the inevitable decline of the human condition.
In simple terms: Aging brings physical decline and absurdity.
Key Takeaway
Accept aging with humor and humility.
Themes
aging
mortality
humor
Mood
wry
thoughtful
Type
literary
satirical
When to use this quote
- personal health
- elder care
- creative writing
- theatrical performance
Key Concepts
satire
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront aging?
- What role does humor play in coping?
A Different Perspective
Humor can soften but not erase fear of decline.
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