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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)
- Simran Khurana
- '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.
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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.
- Kimberly Manning
- Freelance Writer
- Dead as a Doornail. “Look on me well: I have eat no meat these five days; yet, come thou and thy five men, and if I do not leave you all as dead as a doornail, I pray God I may never eat grass more.”
- Method in the Madness. “Though this be madness, yet there is method in it…” (Hamlet) And by the way, if you use the word “gunk” please give a nod to Shakespeare, who, in the same act, had Hamlet speaking of “eyes full of gunk.”
- Out of the Jaws of Death. Unlike “dead as a doornail,” it seems this is completely original. There are no written references to this phrase before Twelfth Night (1602).
- We Have Seen Better Days. Did I mention Shakespeare also wrote comedies? “As You Like It” was a complete side-splitter back in 1599, and everyone was probably quoting bits of it and giggling like crazy just as we quote our favorite comedians today.
Jul 29, 2024 · Here are some quotes that speak to that fascination and explore the themes of power and leadership. (Click the red "Quote" links to see myShakespeare performances of some of these lines!) From Julius Caesar. Quote: “Let me have men about me that are fat, sleek-headed men, and such as sleep o' nights. Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look.
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So here you go, some of the most famous (and in our opinion the best) Shakespeare quotes explained. “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.” (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
