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
Educated men are so impressive.
thus with a kiss I die
You are a lover. Borrow Cupid's wings and soar with them above a common bound.
For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.
Out of this nettle - danger - we pluck this flower - safety.
The prince of darkness is a gentleman!
Words are easy, like the wind; Faithful friends are hard to find.
All that glisters is not gold; Often have you heard that told: Many a man his life hath sold But my outside to behold: Gilded tombs do worms enfold.
I must be cruel only to be kind; Thus bad begins, and worse remains behind.
Now I will believe that there are unicorns...
Some are born great, others achieve greatness.
Why, then the world ’s mine oyster, Which I with sword will open.
The more pity, that fools may not speak wisely what wise men do foolishly.
So quick bright things come to confusion.