We are such stuff as dreams are made on - Quote by William Shakespeare

We are such stuff as dreams are made on.

— William Shakespeare, The Tempest

Meaning

Life is as brief and unreal as a dream.

How to Use This Quotation

• Use it to support a point about the main themes of The Tempest.
• Quote it exactly and explain the writer's choice of words.
• Link it to the context of the whole work.