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horse! a horse! My kingdom for a horse!" (Act V, Scene IV).

Popular Quotations from ROMEO & JULIET:

Quite likely the most famous and favorite love story of all time, William Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET includes many oft-quoted statements. However, these two are surely the most loved of all.

"Good Night, Good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow." (Act II, Scene II).

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." (Act II, Scene II).

Popular Quotations from THE TEMPEST:

A stormy story, William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST examines paradox with poise. Here's a statement that is probably the most famous quote from this play.

"Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows." (Act II, Scene II).

Popular Quotations from TWELFTH NIGHT:

A much-loved comedic drama, William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT includes a wonderful tribute to music and love that fairly begs an encore.

"If music be the food of love, play on." (Act I, Scene I).

AN ADDITIONAL NOTE:

Shakespeare was also one of the most skilled insulters of all time. Try these on for size:

Thou caluminous rampallian skainsmate!
Thou spongy brazen-faced joithead!
Thou misbegotten tardy-gaited popinjay!
Thou dankish swag-bellied moldwarp!

Gee, I'd hate to get on Shakespeare's bad side!

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