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
He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous.
I am ashes where I once was fire, And the bard in my bosom is dead; What I loved I now merely admire, And my heart is as grey as my head.
Hopeless and helpless doth Egeon wend, But to procrastinate his liveless end.
If I must die, I will encounter darkness as a bride, and hug it in mine arms.
All things that are, are with more spirit chased than enjoyed.
I have very poor and unhappy brains for drinking.
Thou call'st me dog before thou hadst a cause, But since I am a dog, beware my fangs.
I had rather be a dog, and bay the moon, Than such a Roman.
Then love-devouring Death do what he dare.
Unsubstantial Death is amorous.
The sudden hand of Death close up mine eye!
Till our King Henry had shook hands with Death.
When Death doth close his tender dying eyes.
Where hateful Death put on his ugliest mask.