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“Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 5, 1606

Life’s relentless passage renders ambitions fleeting, highlighting mortality’s inevitability.

In simple terms: Time passes, ambitions fade.

Key Takeaway

Accept life’s fleeting nature.

Themes

mortality time ambition

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • grief coping
  • career planning
  • legacy building

Key Concepts

existentialism impermanence human condition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “tomorrow” mean to you?
  • How do you find meaning amid impermanence?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on ambition can cause despair.

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