Friday, 31 October 2025

Out out brief candle

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The quote you’re referring to is from William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth — specifically, Act 5, Scene 5. It’s part of Macbeth’s famous soliloquy after he hears of Lady Macbeth’s death:


“Out, out, brief candle!

Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player

That struts and frets his hour upon the stage

And then is heard no more.

It is a tale told by an idiot,

Full of sound and fury,

Signifying nothing.”


In this passage, Macbeth reflects on the futility and fleeting nature of life — comparing it to a candle that quickly burns out, a mere shadow, and an empty story.


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