Farewell Quote by William Shakespeare
““So farewell to the little good you bear me Farewell! a long farewell, to all my greatness!””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act I, Scene 2, 1611
A dramatic farewell to all that once seemed important, acknowledging loss of greatness.
In simple terms: Saying goodbye to what we once valued.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change and let go of past grandeur.
Themes
farewell
loss
greatness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal transition
- grieving
- career change
- relationship ending
Key Concepts
tragic irony
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “greatness” mean to you?
- Are you clinging to past identity?
A Different Perspective
The speaker may romanticize loss, ignoring potential growth.
