Classic Quotes by William Shakespeare...

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

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A jest's prosperity lies in the ear of him that hears it, Never in the tongue of him that makes it.

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A peace is of the nature of a conquest; for then both parties nobly are subdued, and neither party loser.

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Absence doth sharpen love, presence strengthens it; the one brings fuel, the other blows it till it burns clear.

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Absence from those we love is self from self - a deadly banishment.

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Alas, how love can trifle with itself!

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Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him Horatio, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.

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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, his acts being seven ages.

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Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.

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And summer's lease hath all too short a date.

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And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.

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And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything.

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April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.

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Being born is like being kidnapped. And then sold into slavery.

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As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods; They kill us for their sport.

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As he was valiant, I honour him. But as he was ambitious, I slew him.

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As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words.

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At Christmas I no more desire a rose Than wish a snow in May's new-fangled mirth; But like of each thing that in season grows.

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At first the infant, mewling and puking in the nurse's arms. And then the whining schoolboy, with his satchel, and shining morning face, creeping like snail unwillingly to school.

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Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.