Top 9 Life Lessons from Shakespeare

3 min readApr 2, 2024

“People don’t grow old, they ripen,” Shakespeare says

He also says, “Fools think they are wise, but the wise know they are foolish.”

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So, let’s delve into Shakespeare’s top 9 life lessons for true joy and happiness in life:

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1. Stay as a student

The moment you stop learning, you start aging rapidly.
We sometimes think we’ve learned it all, but there’s always more to learn. Keep thinking of yourself as a student and keep learning new things.

2. Don’t brag about the past

Everyone has great memories from the past.
But how many people will actually be impressed when you brag about yours?

When all you have are old stories, you’ll end up feeling sorry for yourself. The wisdom of living lies in enjoying what you have now.
Humble folks shine brighter.

3. Don’t compete with the young

Young people live in a different world of their era.
Instead of competing with them, acknowledge their growth and encourage them.

Life becomes more valuable when you enjoy it with them.

4. Don’t offer unsolicited advice

There’s a term among the recent generations called “fact assault.”
It’s about hurting people with the truth.

Even if it’s the truth, it can still hurt.
Unwanted advice from the elderly can be seen as nagging and baseless.

5. Don’t replace life with philosophy

Remember what Romeo said.
“If philosophy can’t create Juliet, then ditch it”

6. Discover and enjoy beauty

Don’t neglect a bit of aesthetic pursuit.
We think we’ve seen a lot, but there’s still so much beauty left in the world.

Love paintings, music, enjoy books, and savor the beauty of nature.

It’s said there are fewer people looking up at the sky as time goes by.
How about looking up at the sky for a moment and getting lost in its beauty?

7. Don’t complain about aging

It can look pitiful. If you keep complaining about aging,
people will start avoiding you after a while.

Instead of complaining about aging, show the wisdom it brings.
You’re still beautiful and cooler than anyone.

8. Don’t hand over the world to young people

The moment you give them everything, you’ll end up sidelined.
The ancient King Lear of Britain gave his entire kingdom to his daughters.

In the end, Lear was betrayed by two of them, spending his old age in cold and hunger, and dying because of his daughters.

Don’t give away everything to the young.

9. Don’t talk about death too often

Nothing is more certain than death.
No matter how much humanity progresses, we can’t escape death.

There’s no need to rush towards something so certain.
Enjoy life until that day comes.
We’re here to live.

Once again, remember Shakespeare’s words,
“People don’t grow old, they ripen”
Live your life with this in mind.

And if you’re in the process of achieving a healthy, happy, and wealthy dream, deeply engrave these top 9 life lessons from Shakespeare in your heart.

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Top 9 Life Lessons from Shakespeare

1. Stay as a student

2. Don’t brag about the past

3. Don’t compete with the young

4. Don’t offer unsolicited advice

5. Don’t replace life with philosophy

6. Discover and enjoy beauty

7. Don’t complain about aging

8. Don’t hand over the world to young people

9. Don’t talk about death too often

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