How oft when men are at the point of death Have they been merry!

How oft when men are at the point of death Have they been merry!

The line "How oft when men are at the point of death Have they been merry!" is from William Shakespeare's play "As You Like It." This quote is spoken by the character Jaques in Act 2, Scene 7. Jaques is reflecting on the paradoxical nature of human behavior, particularly in the face of death.