Brevity of life Quote by William Shakespeare
“Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 5, 1606
Life is fleeting and insubstantial, like a brief candle or a shadow.
In simple terms: Life is short and fragile.
Key Takeaway
Live meaningfully despite life's brevity.
Themes
mortality
impermanence
existence
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- grieving loss
- contemplating death
- philosophical debates
- creative writing
Key Concepts
nihilism
existentialism
ephemerality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find purpose in transience?
- What legacy will you leave?
A Different Perspective
May inspire fatalism or despair.
