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William Shakespeare Quotes about Inspiration

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I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow, than a man swear he loves me.

William Shakespeare (2013). “Much Ado About Nothing Simplified!: Includes Study Guide, Biography, and Modern Retelling”, p.79, BookCaps Study Guides

Well, honor is the subject of my story.

William Shakespeare, Oliver William Bourn Peabody, Samuel Weller Singer, Charles Symmons, John Payne Collier (1839). “The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare: Julius Cæser. Antony and Cleopatra. Cymbeline. Titus Andronicus. Pericles”, p.12

Their savage eyes turned to a modest gaze by the sweet power of music.

William Shakespeare (2001). “The Merchant of Venice: The Applause Shakespeare Library”, p.152, Hal Leonard Corporation

Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.

William Shakespeare, Robert Hapgood (1999). “Hamlet”, p.125, Cambridge University Press

The tartness of his face sours ripe grapes.

William Shakespeare (1998). “The Tragedy of Coriolanus”, p.346, Oxford University Press, USA

The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.

'Henry VI, Part 2' (1592) act 4, sc. 2, l. [73]

Let's meet as little as we can

William Shakespeare (2001). “As You Like It”, p.165, Classic Books Company

Our thoughts are ours, their ends none of our own

William Shakespeare (1873). “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark”, p.74

When Caesar says, 'Do this', it is performed.

William Shakespeare (2009). “Julius Caesar Thrift Study Edition”, p.96, Courier Corporation

There's not the smallest orb which thou behold'st But in his motion like an angel sings.

1596-7 Lorenzo to Jessica.TheMerchant ofVenice, act 5, sc.1, l.58-61.