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
I have more care to stay than will to go.
The eye sees all, but the mind shows us what we want to see.
I have no way and therefore want no eyes I stumbled when I saw. Full oft 'tis seen our means secure us, and our mere defects prove our commodities.
Some grief shows much of love, But much of grief shows still some want of wit.
Women are not In their best fortunes strong, but want will perjure the ne'er-touched vestal.
Maids want nothing but husbands, and when they have them, they want everything.
Of all complexions the culled sovereignty Do meet, as at a fair, in her fair cheek, Where several worthies make one dignity, Where nothing wants that want itself doth seek.
He that keeps not crust nor crum Weary of all, shall want some.
Do not be like the cat who wanted a fish but was afraid to get his paws wet.
He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stol'n, Let him not know't, and he's not robb'd at all
He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stolen, Let him not know 't and he's not robb'd at all
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.