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
Men of few words are the best men." (3.2.41)
Let every man be master of his time.
Men have died from time to time, and worms have eaten them, but not for love.
It is a wise father that knows his own child.
Death rock me asleep.
They say best men are molded out of faults, And, for the most, become much more the better For being a little bad
She's gone. I am abused, and my relief must be to loathe her.
Nothing can come of nothing.
We know what we are, but know not what we may be.
Boldness be my friend.
Mirth cannot move a soul in agony.
Good name in man and woman is the immediate jewel of their souls.
Hereafter, in a better world than this, I shall desire more love and knowledge of you
A light heart lives long.