Quotes from William Shakespeare

Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.

Sweet are the uses of adversity

The very substance of the ambitious is merely the shadow of a dream.

When our actions do not, our fears make us traitors.

There is flattery in friendship.

We came into the world like brother and brother, And now let's go hand in hand, not one before another.

Hear the meaning within the word.

Who seeks, and will not take, when once 'tis offer'd, Shall never find it more.

If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul.

The miserable have no other medicine But only hope.

My tongue will tell the anger of my heart, or else my heart concealing it will break.

No doubt they rose up early to observe the rite of May; and, hearing our intent, Came here in grace of our solemnity.

Do not for one repulse, forego the purpose That you resolved to effect.

Tell me where is fancy bred, Or in the heart, or in the head?

They are sick that surfeit with too much, as they that starve with nothing.

There's her cousin, an she were not possessed with a fury, exceeds her as much in beauty as the first of May doth the last of December.

Take all the swift advantage of the hours.

I am not of that feather, to shake off my friend when he must need me

it is not enough to speak, but to speak truee

Make not your thoughts your prisons.

We bring forth weeds when our quick minds lie still.

Courage and comfort, all shall yet go well

Never shame to hear what you have nobly done

God send everyone their heart's desire!