William Shakespeare Quotes about Peace
The tongues of dying men enforce attention like deep harmony.
William Shakespeare, Charles R. Forker (2002). “King Richard II: Third Series”, p.242, Cengage Learning EMEA
In peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility.
'Henry V' (1599) act 3, sc. 1, l. 1
I feel within me a peace above all earthly dignities, a still and quiet conscience.
'Henry VIII' (1613) act 3, sc. 2, l. 380
O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength; but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant.
"Measure for Measure".
'Henry VIII' (1613) act 3, sc. 2, l. 441
The peace of heaven is theirs that lift their swords, in such a just and charitable war.
William Shakespeare (1823). “The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare: From the Text of Johnson, Stevens, and Reed; with Glossarial Notes, His Life, and a Critique on His Genius & Writings”, p.347
'Henry V' (1599) act 3, sc. 1, l. 1
1597-8 Archbishop ofYork. Henry IV PartTwo, act 4, sc.1, l.315-17.
I am asham'd that women are so simple To offer war where they should kneel for peace.
'The Taming Of The Shrew' (1592) act 5, sc. 2, l. 162
Were it my cue to fight, I should have known it Without a prompter.
William Shakespeare (1792). “The Shakspeare gallery; containing a select series of scenes and characters, accompanied by criticisms and remarks, on 50 (40) plates (designed by H. Singleton).”
William Shakespeare, Oliver William Bourn Peabody, Samuel Weller Singer, Charles Symmons, John Payne Collier (1839). “The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare: Richard III. Henry VIII. Troilus and Cressida. Timon of Athens. Coriolanus”, p.114
I dare do all that may become a man; Who dares do more, is none
'Macbeth' (1606) act 1, sc. 7, l. 46
William Shakespeare (1996). “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare”, p.496, Wordsworth Editions
William Shakespeare, Richard Madelaine (1998). “Antony and Cleopatra”, p.264, Cambridge University Press
William Shakespeare (1807). “The plays of William Shakespeare”, p.123
