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
Do not be like the cat who wanted a fish but was afraid to get his paws wet.
When you fear a foe, fear crushes your strength; and this weakness gives strength to your opponents.
He doth nothing but talk of his horses.
O for a horse with wings!
I am a great eater of beef, and I believe that does harm to my wit.
Heaven - the treasury of everlasting life.
He wears his faith but as the fashion of his hat.
The peace of heaven is theirs that lift their swords, in such a just and charitable war.
What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time?
Courage mounteth with occasion.
Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg, and owlet's wing, For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
Their savage eyes turned to a modest gaze by the sweet power of music.
They have been at a great feast of languages, and stolen the scraps.
There is a history in all men's lives.