William Shakespeare

Playwright, Poet

William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet, renowned for his profound exploration of human emotions in works like 'Hamlet' and 'Othello.'

Born
April 23, 1564
Died
April 23, 1616
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"Avaunt, you cullions!"

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"Thou mak'st me merry: I am full of pleasure; let us be jocund"

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"Honesty is not the best policy - merely the safest"

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"Love adds a precious seeing to the eye."

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"Men judge by the complexion of the sky The state and inclination of the day."

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". . from this moment The very firstlings of my heart shall be The firstlings of my hand. And even now, To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done."

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"There's no better sign of a brave mind than a hard hand."

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"But jealous souls will not be answered so, They are not ever jealous for the cause, But jealous for they're jealous. 'Tis a monster Begot upon itself, born on itself."

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"O love, be moderate, allay thy ecstasy, In measure rain thy joy, scant this excess!"

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"Bring me a constant woman to her husband, One that ne'er dream'd a joy beyond his pleasure, And to that woman, when she has done most, Yet will I add an honour-a great patience."

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"My joy is death- Death, at whose name I oft have been afeard, Because I wish'd this world's eternity."

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"Right joyous are we to behold your face, Most worthy brother England; fairly met!"

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"It is that fery person for all the orld, as just as you will desire; and seven hundred pounds of moneys, and gold, and silver, is her grandsire upon his death's-bed-Got deliver to a joyful resurrections!"

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"You are not wood, you are not stones, but men."

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"A rarer spirit never Did steer humanity; but you gods will give us Some faults to make us men."

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"Come, go with us, speak fair; you may salve so, Not what is dangerous present, but the los Of what is past."

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"What e'er thou art, act well thy part."

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"Obey thy parents, keep thy word justly; swear not; commit not with man's sworn spouse; set not thy sweet heart on proud array. * * * Keep thy foot out of brothels, thy pen from lenders' books."

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