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
We are gentlemen that neither in our hearts nor outward eyes envy the great nor shall the low despise.
Thou wert best set - thy lower part where thy nose stands
Gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman.
I would that I were low laid in my grave. I am not worth this coil that's made for me.
How low am I, thou painted maypole? (Hermia to Helena)
A high hope for a low heaven: God grant us patience!
Out of my lean and low abilityI'll lend you something.
Graze on my lips, and if those hills are dry, Stray lower where the pleasant fountains lie
What stronger breastplate than a heart untainted! Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just, and he but naked, though locked up in steel, whose conscience with injustice is corrupted.
The purest treasure mortal times afford, is spotless reputation; that away, men are but gilded loam or painted clay.
The rude sea grew civil at her song,And certain stars shot madly from their spheresTo hear the sea-maid's music.
The robb'd that smiles steals something from the thief: He robs himself that spends a bootless grief
The robb'd that smiles, steals something from the thief
The seasons alter: hoary-headed frostsFall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.