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- Just a few examples: “love is blind” (The Merchant of Venice), “break the ice” (The Taming of the Shrew), “the be-all and the end-all” (Macbeth), and “wild-goose chase” (Romeo and Juliet).
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- To be, or not to be: that is the question’ (Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1)
- All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.’
- Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?‘ (Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2)
- Now is the winter of our discontent’ (Richard III, Act 1, Scene 1)
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- 'Hamlet,' 3:1. "To be, or not to be: that is the question." Perhaps the most famous of Shakespearean lines, the anguished Hamlet ponders the purpose of life and suicide in this profound soliloquy.
- 'All's Well That Ends Well,' 1:2. "Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none." This bit of simple wisdom, beloved to many throughout the ages, was spoken by the Countess of Roussillon to her son, as he sets out for court far away.
- 'Romeo and Juliet,' 2:2. "Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow." These lines, spoken by Juliet at the end of the famous balcony scene, describe the mixed feelings of parting from a loved one.
- 'Twelfth Night,' 2:5. "Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em." This line, quoted often by today's inspirational speakers, is spoken in the play by Malvolio as he reads from a letter written by Maria.
- “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.” (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) This means that it shouldn’t matter what a person looks like, you love them for their personality and what’s inside.
- “Neither rhyme nor reason” (The Comedy of Errors) “Dromio: But I pray, sir, why am I beaten? Antipholus: Dost thou not know? Dromio: Nothing, sir, but that I am beaten.
- “To die, to sleep – to sleep, perchance to dream – ay, there’s the rub, for in this sleep of death what dreams may come…” (Hamlet) This is said by Hamlet to himself when he thinks he is alone.
- “Off with his head!” (Richard III) It simply had to be included! Short and sweet, and one of the most famous Shakespeare quotes of all. Richard shouts this about his former friend, Hastings – having already tricked him into denouncing witchcraft, then accusing him publicly of the same skullduggery.
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1. "Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” 2. "We know what we are, but know not what we may be." 3. "Sweet are the uses of adversity which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in his head." 4. "Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good w...
71. "I would not wish any companion in the world but you." 72. "Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin, as self-neglecting." 73. "Doubt thou the stars are fire, doubt that the sun doth move. Doubt truth to be a liar, but never doubt I love." 74. "I am one who loved not wisely but too well." 75. "A young woman in love always looks like patience o...
105. "How art thou out of breath when thou hast breath to say to me that thou art out of breath?" 106. "I wish my horse had the speed of your tongue." 107. "Do you not know I am a woman? When I think, I must speak." 108. "I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow, than a man swear he loves me." 109. "'I can see that he's not in your good books,' said...
Aug 21, 2024 · Revisit 20 memorable William Shakespeare quotes taken from some of his 37 plays. These Shakespeare quotes about life and love might spark some reflection.
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Feb 2, 2024 · What are the best inspirational quotes by Shakespeare? Shakespeare’s vast body of work is a treasure trove of wisdom and wit, with numerous lines that inspire and uplift the human spirit. Here are a few of his most motivational quotes: “We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”
Jan 9, 2024 · These timeless Shakespeare quotes will be relevant and meaningful to your students and are perfect for sharing in the classroom.
