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
Bosom upon my counsel; You'll find it wholesome.
Have more than thou showest, Speak less than thou knowest, Lend less than thou owest ...
Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.
Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under it.
Love thyself last: cherish those hearts that hate thee;Corruption wins not more than honesty.
We cannot fight for love as men may do; We should be woo'd, and were not made to woo
The better part of valor is discretion, in the which better part I have saved my life
Be checked for silence, But never taxed for speech.
I shall the effect of this good lesson keeps as watchman to my heart.
Direct not him whose way himself will choose; 'Tis breath not lack'st, and that breath wilt thou lose.
Wait for the season when to cast good counsels upon subsiding passion.
Here comes a man of comfort, whose advice Hath often stilled my brawling discontent.
Friendly counsel cuts off many foes.
Discretion is the better part of valor.