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
There is not one wise man in twenty that will praise himself.
When my love swears that she is made of truth, I do believe her, though I know she lies.
For thou hast given me in this beauteous face A world of earthly blessings to my soul, If sympathy of love unite our thoughts.
You know who you are, but know not who you could be.
The head is not more native to the heart.
The choices we make, dictate the lives we lead
A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing.
I told you, sir, they were red-hot with drinking; so full of valor that they smote the air, for breathing in their faces, beat the ground for kissing of their feet.
I'll note you in my book of memory.
A man cannot make him laugh - but that's no marvel; he drinks no wine.
Truth will come to sight; murder cannot be hid long.
As in a theatre, the eyes of men, after a well-graced actor leaves the stage, are idly bent on him that enters next.
I am misanthropos, and hate mankind, For thy part, I do wish thou wert a dog, That I might love thee something.
The third day comes a frost, a killing frost.