William Shakespeare Quotes Go Viral On The Bard’s 450th Birthday

To tweet or not to tweet, that is the question that William Shakespeare never asked himself. The Bard was born 450 years ago today and social media users are celebrating by sharing some of the iconic author’s most famous quotes.

You don’t have to be a scholar to know some William Shakespeare quotes. In fact, you probably use some words that the Bard invented without even knowing it.

Phrases like “fair play” and “brave new world…” Words like “addiction” and “cold-blooded” and “swagger…” These are often attributed to William Shakespeare.

Here are some other quotes from the world’s most well-known playwright.

https://twitter.com/_booments/status/458947376988692481

https://twitter.com/mrnickheath/status/458980506668126208

https://twitter.com/lincolnisc/status/458980012889501696

"My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
My love as deep…"
– William Shakespeare #Shakespeare450th pic.twitter.com/O8Y2mafn1X

— Mabel (@maam_md) April 23, 2014

Today is William Shakespeare's 450th birthday. #quote #WilliamShakespeare pic.twitter.com/StJqjYxlZg

— Angela Snyder (@AuthorAngelaS) April 23, 2014

William Shakespeare wrote nearly 40 plays during his life, as well as hundreds of sonnets and poems. His most famous works, like Hamlet, Romeo And Juliet, and MacBeth, are still being read and performed today.

Here’s the trailer for a new rendition of Romeo And Juliet starring Hailee Steinfeld.

Do you have a favorite William Shakespeare quote or play? What about a movie? The Bard may have been born 450 years ago but his influence is still being felt today. Happy Birthday Bill!