What are some famous quotes from Shakespearean plays?

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What are some famous quotes from Shakespearean plays?

There are numerous famous quotes from Shakespearean plays that have become widely recognized and often quoted in popular culture. Here are a few examples:

1. "To be, or not to be: that is the question." - Hamlet
2. "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." - As You Like It
3. "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" - Romeo and Juliet
4. "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." - Romeo and Juliet
5. "All that glitters is not gold." - The Merchant of Venice
6. "The course of true love never did run smooth." - A Midsummer Night's Dream
7. "If music be the food of love, play on." - Twelfth Night
8. "This above all:
to thine own self be true." - Hamlet
9. "The lady doth protest too much, methinks." - Hamlet
10. "Beware the ides of March." - Julius Caesar

These quotes not only showcase Shakespeare's mastery of language and poetic expression but also encapsulate timeless themes and emotions that resonate with audiences even today.