There have been a lot of writers since the 16th century. But there's only one Bard. William Shakespeare, who was born one of eight children 461 years ago on April 23, 1564, lived just 52 years. But in ...

As William Shakespeare famously said, “This above all: to thine own self be true.” And, it can also be said, be true and loyal to those nearest and dearest to you. Whether you’re looking for a sweet ...

Chances are you're familiar with Shakespeare's famous depressing views about aging, as expressed in As You Like It: “Last scene of all…Is second childishness and mere oblivion, Sans teeth, sans eyes, ...

One of the greatest English playwrights, William Shakespeare, is widely read even today. His words, written more than 400 ...

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A new poll has revealed that Brits are twice as likely to identify famous musical lyrics as famous Shakespeare quotes. According to the results, only 16 per cent of participants could identify all six ...