Glory Quote by William Shakespeare
““I have touched the highest point of all my greatness; And from that full meridian of my glory I haste now to my setting: I shall fall Like a bright exhalation in the evening, And no man see me more.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, 1611
The speaker reflects on reaching the pinnacle of greatness and anticipates a swift, unnoticed decline, likening it to a bright exhalation at sunset.
In simple terms: Greatness is fleeting and ends unnoticed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility in success.
Themes
mortality
pride
impermanence
humility
Mood
tragic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career climax
- personal achievement
- legacy planning
Key Concepts
literature
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “highest point” mean to you?
- How can you prepare for inevitable change?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on decline can cause anxiety.
