All the world's a stage - Quote by William Shakespeare
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
— William Shakespeare, As You Like It
Meaning
Life is compared to a play in which everyone performs different roles.
How to Use This Quotation
- Use it to support a point about the main themes of As You Like It.
- Quote it exactly and explain the writer's choice of words.
- Link it to the context of the whole work.