Autumn Quote by William Shakespeare
“The teeming Autumn big with rich increase, bearing the wanton burden of the prime like widowed wombs after their lords decease.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Winter's Tale, Act 2, Scene 2
The autumn season is abundant, yet carries the heavy burden of maturity, likened to empty wombs after their masters die.
In simple terms: Autumn is rich but carries a heavy, empty feeling.
Key Takeaway
Recognize beauty amid loss.
Themes
nature
seasonal change
mortality
emptiness
growth
Mood
poetic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- harvest time
- aging
- inheritance
- legacy planning
Key Concepts
Abundance
burden
life cycles
loss
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning in seasons of loss?
- What does “widowed wombs” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Abundance can coexist with sorrow and emptiness.
