William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and world literature. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s works, including plays like “Romeo and Juliet,” “Hamlet,” and “Macbeth,” have had a profound and enduring impact on literature, drama, and the arts. His plays explore timeless themes of love, power, tragedy, and human nature, making him a literary icon.
Famous 20 Quotes of William Shakespeare:
- “To be, or not to be: that is the question.”
- “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”
- “The better part of Valour, is Discretion.”
- “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.”
- “To thine own self be true.”
- “To sleep, perchance to dream.”
- “The lady doth protest too much, methinks.”
- “But, for my own part, it was Greek to me.”
- “This above all: to thine own self be true.”
- “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”
- “Brevity is the soul of wit.”
- “Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.”
- “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
- “All that glisters is not gold.”
- “The better part of Valour, is Discretion.”
- “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.”
- “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
- “The course of true love never did run smooth.”
- “To do a great right do a little wrong.”
- “The world is a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”
Shakespeare’s eloquent and timeless expressions continue to captivate readers and theatergoers around the world, making him a literary giant whose influence transcends centuries.
