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
Many a true word hath been spoken in jest.
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
I do desire we may be better strangers.
Let every man be master of his time.
It is a wise father that knows his own child.
Death rock me asleep.
She's gone. I am abused, and my relief must be to loathe her.
Boldness be my friend.
Mirth cannot move a soul in agony.
A light heart lives long.
Fishes live in the sea, as men do a-land; the great ones eat up the little ones.
Make use of time, let not advantage slip.
Like as the waves make towards the pebbl'd shore, so do our minutes, hasten to their end.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.