Shakespeare Quote of the Day

Tag: Histories

September 5

Move Effectively

Defer no time, delays have dangerous ends.

–Henry VI Part 1,
Act III Scene ii
September 2

Critical Thinking

Thou hast most traitorously
corrupted the youth of the realm
in erecting a grammar school.

–Henry VI Part 2,
Act IV, Scene vii
August 29

Twice-Told Tale

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

–King John,
Act III, Scene iv
August 25

Hothead

Out, you mad-headed ape!
A weasel hath not such a deal of spleen
As you are toss’d with.

–Henry IV Part 1,
Act II, Scene iii
August 20

Reciprocate

Love for thy love and hand for hand I give.

–Henry VI Part 1,
|Act III, Scene i
August 18

Claim a New Rule

Presume not that I am the thing I was.

–Henry IV Part 2,
Act V, Scene v
August 14

Simple Life

Tis better to be lowly born,
And range with humble livers in content,
Than to be perked up in a glistering grief,
And wear a golden sorrow.

–Henry VIII,
Act II, Scene iii