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
An habitation giddy and unsure Hath he that buildeth on the vulgar heart.
What to ourselves in passion we propose, The passion ending, doth the purpose lose.
The daintiest last, to make the end most sweet.
What Time hath scanted men in hair, he hath given them in wit.
Give to a gracious message An host of tongues, but let ill tidings tell Themselves when they be felt.
Let none presume To wear an undeserved dignity. O that estates, degrees, and offices Were not derived corruptly, and that clear honour Were purchased by the merit of the wearer!
Nothing comes amiss, so money comes withal.
We cannot all be masters, nor all masters Cannot be truly followed.
I may command where I adore.
Liberty plucks justice by the nose; The baby beats the nurse, and quite athwart Goes all decorum.
Learning is but an adjunct to ourself, And where we are our learning likewise is.
There is no sure foundation set on blood, No certain life achieved by others' death.
And how his audit stands who knows, save Heaven?
... I am At war 'twixt will and will not.