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
Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?
Men in rage strike those that wish them best.
Words without thoughts never to heaven go.
I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was.
Strong reasons make strong actions.
Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs.
I have not slept one wink.
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more; it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
I rather would entreat thy company; To see the wonders of the world abroad, Than, living dully sluggardized at home, Wear out thy youth with shapeless idleness.
Good with out evil is like light with out darkness which in turn is like righteousness whith out hope.
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come.
Assume a virtue if you have it not.
Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls: Who steals my purse steals trash; ’tis something, nothing; ’twas mine, ’tis his, and has been slave to thousands; But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed.
Every why hath a wherefore.