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
Nor aught so good but strained from that fair use, Revolts from true birth stumbling on abuse.
Sometimes, less is more.
No reckoning made, but sent to my account with all my imperfections on my head.
This passion, and the death of a dear friend, would go near to make a man look sad.
The leopard does not change his spots.
Adversity makes strange bedfellows.
To take arms against a sea of troubles.
Et tu Brute! (You too, Brutus!)
Now I am past all comforts here, but prayer.
Time is the king of men.
The clock upbraids me with the waste of time.
The insolence of office.
I'll take thy word for faith, not ask thine oath; Who shuns not to break one will sure crack both.
Making night hideous.