William Shakespeare was an English dramatist born on April 23, 1564. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights in history, known for his timeless works such as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. Shakespeare's plays explore themes of love, power, and human nature, and his influence on literature and theater continues to be felt today. His legacy is celebrated worldwide.
"We, ignorant of ourselves,Beg often our own harms, which the wise powersDeny us for our good; so find we profitBy losing of our prayers."
"Sound drums and trumpets! Farewell sour annoy! For here, I hope, begins our lasting joy."
"Have I thought long to see this morning's face,And doth it give me such a sight as this?"
"To be honest, as this world goes, is to be one man picked out of ten thousand."
"Brief as the lightning in the collied night;That, in a spleen, unfolds both heaven and Earth,And ere a man hath power to say "Behold!"The jaws of darkness do devour it up.So quick bright things come to confusion."
"I rather would entreat thy companyTo see the wonders of the world abroadThan, living dully sluggardiz'd at home,Wear out thy youth with shapeless idleness."
"Therefore love moderately. Long love doth so. Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow."
"O serpent heart hid with a flowering face!Did ever a dragon keep so fair a cave?Beautiful tyrant, feind angelical, dove feather raven, wolvish-ravening lamb! Despised substance of devinest show, just opposite to what thou justly seemest - A dammed saint, an honourable villain!"