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
He that is giddy thinks the world turns round.
Death is a fearful thing.
I never see thy face but I think upon hell-fire.
Men shut their doors against a setting sun.
There's not a note of mine that's worth the noting.
'Tis best to weigh the enemy more mighty than he seems.
Our peace shall stand as firm as rocky mountains.
Truly, I would not hang a dog by my will, much more a man who hath any honesty in him.
Mind your speech a little lest you should mar your fortunes.
I was adored once too.
I see that the fashion wears out more apparel than the man.
'Tis better to bear the ills we have than fly to others that we know not of.
My pride fell with my fortunes.
For my part, it was Greek to me.