Life is a tale told by an ediot?

It seems like there may be a typo in your question. However, if you are asking about the Shakespearean quote "Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more," it suggests that life is fleeting and transient like a performance, ultimately insignificant in the grand scheme of things. It reflects a pessimistic view on the brevity of human existence.