William Shakespeare Quotes
There was never yet philosopher that could endure the toothache patiently
Shakespeare, William. Much Ado About Nothing. Edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine, Simon & Schuster, 1995, act 5, sc. 1, ll. 35-36.
Jesters were the late night comedians of the day, and most monarchs loved jesters who would make fun of others in the court, but apparently Frederick allowed himself to be the butt of the humor—an indication of his self-confidence and even today, making fun of the government and the head of state is a hazardous occupation.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. They also continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
