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5 Shakespeare quotes to live by

5 Shakespeare quotes to live by

Famous quotes for life from the man whose work shaped English Literature and Language.

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Don’t worry if you don’t think you’ve read much Shakespeare— a lot of the language you use today is said to have originated from his work. Phrases such as “cruel to be kind,” and “the be-all and end-all” are thanks to him, as well as words like “uncomfortable” and “fashionable.” There’s a comprehensive list here of the well-known phrases found in his pl…

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