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
Poor and content is rich, and rich enough.
I had rather have a fool to make me merry than experience to make me sad and to travel for it too!
The love of heaven makes one heavenly.
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.
'Tis not enough to help the feeble up, but to support them after.
But men are men; the best sometimes forget.
Having nothing, nothing can he lose.
Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.
No, I will be the pattern of all patience; I will say nothing.
Love is too young to know what conscience is.
I am not bound to please thee with my answer.
Alas, I am a woman friendless, hopeless!
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
When we are born we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools.