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
So all my best is dressing old words new.
When Fortune means to men most good, She looks upon them with a threatening eye.
Your wisdom is consum'd in confidence. Do not go forth to-day.
Words are grown so false, I am loath to prove reason with them.
There's husbandry in heaven; Their candles are all out.
Drink down all unkindness.
It is the witness still of excellency to put a strange face on his own perfection.
Unnatural deeds Do breed unnatural troubles: infected minds To their deaf pillows will discharge their secrets.
Prosperity's the very bond of love.
Nature hath meal and bran, contempt and grace.
Our praises are our wages.
A good man's fortune may grow out at heels.
If the boy have not a woman's gift To rain a shower of commanded tears, An onion will do well for such a shift.
A lover's eyes will gaze an eagle blind.