These flow'rs are like the pleasures of the world; this bloody man, the care on't

These flow'rs are like the pleasures of the world; this bloody man, the care on't

In William Shakespeare's works, the theme of the fleeting nature of pleasure and the burden of responsibility is a common thread that runs through many of his plays and sonnets. One particular line that encapsulates this theme is found in his play Macbeth, where Lady Macbeth remarks, "These flow'rs are like the pleasures of the world; this bloody man, the care on't."