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"What's past is prologue." — William Shakespeare

The Positivity Collective Updated: April 19, 2026 1 min read

What This Quote Means

Every ending contains the possibility of a new and better beginning.

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English playwright widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an actor, playwright, and poet in Elizabethan England who created works of enduring universal significance.

How to Apply This Wisdom

Embrace transitions

View life transitions as opportunities for growth.

Flexibility

Practice adapting quickly when plans change unexpectedly.

Release attachment

Let go of one thing you are clinging to that no longer serves you.

Reflection Questions

  • What change am I resisting that might benefit me?
  • How has an unexpected change led to something positive in my past?
  • What am I holding onto that I need to release?
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