William Shakespeare Quotes
English playwright and poet, author of Hamlet, Macbeth, and 154 sonnets. (1564-1616)
To be, or not to be: that is the question.
William Shakespeare
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
William Shakespeare
This above all: to thine own self be true.
William Shakespeare
The course of true love never did run smooth.
William Shakespeare
We know what we are, but know not what we may be.
William Shakespeare
There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.
William Shakespeare
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
William Shakespeare
Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.
William Shakespeare
More quote collections
Aesop · Leonardo da Vinci · Voltaire
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Shakespeare?
English playwright and poet, author of Hamlet, Macbeth, and 154 sonnets. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.
What is the most famous quote by William Shakespeare?
One of the most quoted lines by William Shakespeare is: "To be, or not to be: that is the question." You will find it and 7 more famous quotes below.
Can I use William Shakespeare quotes in my work?
Short famous quotations can generally be shared and reused with credit to their author. The quotes on this page are shown with their authors so you can attribute them properly.