Our stern alarums changed to merry meetings; our dreadful marches to delightful measures

Our stern alarums changed to merry meetings; our dreadful marches to delightful measures

"Our stern alarums changed to merry meetings; our dreadful marches to delightful measures" is a line from William Shakespeare's play Henry IV, Part 1. This quote encapsulates the transformation that occurs throughout the play, as characters move from moments of tension and conflict to moments of joy and celebration.