Shakespeare Quotes for Whatsapp and Facebook Status
The remarkable thing about Shakespeare is that he is really very good — in spite of all the people who say he is very good.
Robert Graves (1895-1985) British poet, author
He was not of an age, but for all time!
Ben Jonson (1573-1637) English dramatist, poet
He was the man who, of all modern, and perhaps ancient poets, had the largest and most comprehensive soul.
John Dryden (1631-1700) English poet, dramatist
A quibble is to Shakespeare what luminous vapours are tothe traveller: he follows it at all adventures; it is sure to lead him out of his way and sure to engulf him in the mire.
Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English author, lexicographer
If we wish to know the force of human genius we should read Shakespeare. If we wish to see the insignificance of human learning we may study his commentators.
William Hazlitt (1778-1830) English essaysst
Shakespeare is the sexiest great writer in the language.
A. L. Rowse (b. 1903) British academic
For I loved the man and do honour his memory, on this side idolatry, as much as any.
Ben Jonson (1573-1637) English dramatist, poet
I am more easily bored with Shakespeare and have suffered more ghastly evenings with Shakespeare than with any other dramatist I know.
Peter Brook (b. 1925) British theater director
It would positively be a relief to me to dig him up and throw stones at him.
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Anglo-Irish playwright, critic