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
The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed- It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes.
Though justice be thy plea consider this, that in the course of justice none of us should see salvation.
There is a devilish mercy in the judge, if you'll implore it, that will free your life, but fetter you till death.
To kill, I grant, is sin's extremest gust; But, in defence, by mercy, 'tis most just.
Open thy gate of mercy, gracious God, My soul flies through these wounds to seek out thee.
Whereto serves mercy But to confront the visage of offense?
We do pray for mercy, and that same prayer doth teach us all to render the deeds of mercy.
The quality of mercy is not strained
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
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