The quote "Though she be little, she is fierce" is from William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." It is spoken by the character Helena in Act 3, Scene 2, referring to the strong and determined nature of Hermia, despite her small stature. This line highlights themes of strength and defiance in the face of adversity.
The quote does not appear in any Shakespeare play.
Shakespeare wasn't alive during the Gilded Age.
Shakespeare did not say that. It is an internet meme which has somehow become attached to Shakespeare.
William Shakespeare; it is a line from Hamlet's soliloquy in the play 'Hamlet' (act 3, scene 1).
The quote essentially says: Water will wash away the blood/murders off our hands. The quote means: Lady Macbeth believes that something as basic as "a little water" will cleanse their conscience. The quote matters: Here, Shakespeare reveals Lady Macbeth's psyche.
The quote does not appear in any Shakespeare play.
Shakespeare wasn't alive during the Gilded Age.
"To be or not to be" is a quote from the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare.
William Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream Act III, Scene i
The phrase "to be, or not to be" comes from William Shakespeare's Hamlet
This quote from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" suggests that reason and love often conflict or are incompatible in contemporary society. Reason is associated with logic and rationality, while love is driven by emotions and passion. The idea is that in the modern world, the balance between these two forces is difficult to maintain.
It is from Henry V by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare did not say that. It is an internet meme which has somehow become attached to Shakespeare.
William Shakespeare; it is a line from Hamlet's soliloquy in the play 'Hamlet' (act 3, scene 1).
Shakespeare in Love, though many of the I's in the quote have been changed to you's.
The quote "Though this be madness, yet there is method in't" is spoken by Polonius in Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Polonius says this to indicate that while Hamlet's behavior may seem crazy, there is a hidden reason or purpose behind it.
It is an oft quoted phrase but it is not from any of Shakespeare's plays.