What should a man do but be merry? For look you how cheerfully my mother looks, and my father died within's two hours

What should a man do but be merry? For look you how cheerfully my mother looks, and my father died within's two hours

The line "What should a man do but be merry? For look you how cheerfully my mother looks, and my father died within's two hours" is spoken by Laertes in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. This line is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the contrasting emotions that can exist within a single moment.