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Quotes By William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare

Apr 23, 1564 - Apr 23, 1616

To do a great right do a little wrong.

A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.

Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.

When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions.

Life is as tedious as twice-told tale, vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.

To do a great right do a little wrong

Doubt thou the stars are fire, Doubt that the sun doth move. Doubt truth to be a liar, But never doubt I love.

Listen to many, speak to a few.

Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.

With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.

Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.

There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.

We know what we are, but know not what we may be.

Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot that it do singe yourself.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.