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
Lay not that flattering unction to your soul, That not your trespass but my madness speaks.
it is not enough to speak, but to speak truee
She speaks poniards, and every word stabs.
MenCan counsel and speak comfort to that griefWhich they themselves not feel.
Let me be cruel, not unnatural;I will speak daggers to her, but use none.
Own more than thou showest, speak less than thou knowest.
Give sorrow words. The grief that does not speak whispers the o'er-fraught heart, and bids it break.
Discomfort guides my tongue And bids me speak of nothing but despair.
Thou speak'st like him's untutored to repeat: Who makes the fairest show means most deceit.
The Dear father Would with his daughter speak, commands her service; Are they inform'd of this?
His forward voice now is to speak well of his friend. His backward voice is to utter foul speeches and to detract.
I love thee, and it is my love that speaks
Women speak two languages - one of which is verbal.
Speak on, but be not over-tedious.