The dialogue “In my minds eye” was used in Hamlet, in Act 1, scene 2. The idea of having eye in the mind is also used by Chaucer in 14th century. “The man of Law’s tale”. But the term became popular in Shakespeare’s work, in the conversation between Horatio and Hamlet, where Hamlet says that, he seescontinue reading
Shakespeare Quotes Archives
List of top shakespeare Quotes from his plays and sonnets, with clear explanation and usage direction.
That it should come to this
The dialogue “That it should come to this.” was used in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 3. This is also one of the famous soliloquy of Hamlet, Which reveals his inner thought. Hamlet’s mother marries his uncle, and Hamlet is in great fury has this soliloquy. You may use this quote, whenever youcontinue reading
The lady doth protest too much methinks
The dialogue “The lady doth protest too much methinks” appears in Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet in Act 3, Scene 2. It is mostly misquoted and misinterpreted. The sentence is quoted by Queen. Today the word “Protest” means “Object” or “Deny”, but in Elizabethan age it meant “Vow” or “Solemn declaration”. Many people using this quote today,continue reading
To be or not to be that is the question
The dialogue “To be or not to be that is the question” appears in Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet in Act 3, Scene 1. It is one of the famous soliloque of Shakespeare, and it is also one of the most widely used quote. You may use this quote in several context and situations. One of thecontinue reading
Though this be madness yet there is method in’t
The dialogue “Though this be madness yet there is method in’t.” was used in Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet in Act 2, Scene 2. This sentence is spoken by Polonius as an aside. You may use this Quote, when you have to say that “the act of stupidity has a reason”, or when you see someone deliberatelycontinue reading
To thine own self be true
The dialogue “This above all : to thine own self be true” was used in Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet in Act 1, Scene 3. This dialogue was was spoken by Polonius and it carries many meanings like “Be true to yourself”, “You can judge yourself better, when you do things, you ought to do.” You maycontinue reading