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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Misfortune: Quotations from Shakespearian Quotations

My stars shine darkly over me.— T. N. ii. 1.
I am now, Sir, muddied in fortune's moat, and smell and smell somewhat strong of her strong displeasure.— A. W. v. 2.
A most poor man, made tame by fortune's blows; Who, by the art of known and feeling sorrows, Am pregnant to good pity.— K. L. iv. 6.
When we were happy, we had other names.— K. J. v. 4.

Sometimes Brings Contentment

My long sickness Of health and living, now begins to mend, And nothing brings me all things.— T.A. v. 2.
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