Drury-lane Prologue Spoken by Mr. Garrick
July 6, 2023The Citadel
July 6, 2023
Two Bouts of Woe
Consider how shameful rejoicing is,
Since it comes between two bouts of woe.
You wept when you came into this world,
And another mourns you when you go.
Samuel ha-Nagid (993-1056) was a Jewish poet, philosopher, and statesman who lived in Muslim Spain during the Golden Age of Jewish culture. He was a leading figure in the Jewish community and his works, including his poetry and philosophical treatises, continue to be studied for their insights into Jewish thought and culture.