A Dictionary of Shakespearian Quotations

Every human feeling, answered by Shakespeare: an 1892 dictionary that files the Bard's best lines under the passions they express — from Ambition to Woe.

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Merit: Quotations from Shakespearian Quotations

There is more owing her than is paid; and more shall— A. W i. 3.
be paid her than she'll demand. You see, my good wenches, how men of merit are sought— H.IV. PT. II. ii. 4.
after. Thou art so far before, That swiftest wing of recompense is slow— M. i. 4
To overtake thee.

Dependent

Better it is to die, better to starve,— C. ii. 3
Than crave the hire which first we do deserve.
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