William Shakespeare quotes, with sources

Here are 10 short quotes by William Shakespeare, each with the work it comes from, drawn from 10 sources.

Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

All's Well That Ends Well, Act I, Scene I

This above all: to thine own self be true.

Hamlet, Act I, Scene III

We know what we are, but know not what we may be.

Hamlet, Act IV, Scene V

There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.

Hamlet, Act II, Scene II

Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.

Measure for Measure, Act I, Scene IV

Sweet are the uses of adversity.

As You Like It, Act II, Scene I

The course of true love never did run smooth.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act I, Scene I

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.

Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene V

Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act II, Scene II

How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.

The Merchant of Venice, Act V, Scene I

Sources

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act I, Scene I
All's Well That Ends Well, Act I, Scene I
As You Like It, Act II, Scene I
Hamlet, Act I, Scene III
Hamlet, Act II, Scene II
Hamlet, Act IV, Scene V
Measure for Measure, Act I, Scene IV
The Merchant of Venice, Act V, Scene I
The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act II, Scene II
Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene V

Themes

Wisdom Purpose Growth Hope Resilience Connection Stoicism Courage Love Focus

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