Death Quote by William Shakespeare
“When remedies are past, the griefs are ended By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended. To mourn a mischief that is past and gone Is the next way to draw new mischief on. What cannot be preserved when fortune takes, Patience her injury a mockery makes. The robb'd that smiles steals something for the thief; He robs himself that spends a bootless grief.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act 5, Scene 1, 1611
Accepting loss and moving on prevents lingering sorrow from spawning further trouble; patience avoids self‑inflicted grief.
In simple terms: Let go of past hurts to avoid new problems.
Key Takeaway
Release grief, practice patience.
Themes
forief
patience
resilience
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship breakup
- job loss
- financial setback
- health crisis
Key Concepts
Stoicism
psychology
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you transform sorrow into growth?
- What habits help you practice patience?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring pain can lead to repeated mistakes.
