William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPlaywright
Date of Birth23 April 1564
There's not the smallest orb which thou behold'st But in his motion like an angel sings.
He that is robbed, not wanting what is stolen, him not know t, and he's not robbed at all.
Oh God! that one might read the book of fate, And see the revolution of the times Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea.
And teach me how To name the bigger light, and how the less, That burn by day and night ...
A flock of blessings light upon thy back
Tis now the very witching time of night, when churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out Contagion to this world.
Be wary then; best safety lies in fear.
Get thee a good husband, and use him as he uses thee.
If men could be contented to be what they are, there were no fear in marriage.
The fittest time to corrupt a man's wife is when she's fallen out with her husband.
The instances that second marriage move Are base respects of thrift, but none of love.
Marriage is a matter of more worth Than to be dealt in by attorneyship.
For what is wedlock forced but a hell, An age of discord and continual strife? Whereas the contrary bringeth bliss, And is a pattern of celestial peace.
Hanging and wiving goes by destiny.