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Quiz about Billys Most Quotable Quotes
Quiz about Billys Most Quotable Quotes

Billy's Most Quotable Quotes Trivia Quiz


The speaker of the quote narrates the question, you then tell what quote is the answer. Keep in mind that we're counting down (what in my opinion are) the top 25 most recognizable and all-around quotable Shakespeare quotes.

A multiple-choice quiz by merylfederman. Estimated time: 11 mins.
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Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 25
1. QUOTE 25:
Oh no! The woman I love has been forbidden to marry me, and she'll have to become a nun or die if she doesn't marry Demetrius, the man her father has picked for her. She's really in a rut, and I'm none too pleased either. But in an effort to cheer her, I say:
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Question 2 of 25
2. QUOTE 24:
My life couldn't possibly be any worse. Things have been creepy here in Elsinore for a while, but today just beat the band. I just saw no less than four people die within ten minutes, the last of whom was a very good friend of mine. After he passed on, (and I was the only person left alive!) I said:
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Question 3 of 25
3. QUOTE 23:
What do you know! I step in to fight with an angry Capulet since Romeo is being a wuss and won't fight him. I'm doing fine (of course!) until Romeo steps in, throwing me off my game. The angry Capulet wounds me! I think I may die! What do I say to Romeo (repeatedly) when cursing my untimely death?
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Question 4 of 25
4. QUOTE 22:
After spotting a man whom I thoroughly despise among a crowd of people, I feel the need to point him out to my trustworthy subordinate Antony. I launch into a tirade about why this man is particularly NOT trustworthy. With which quote do I begin my description?
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Question 5 of 25
5. QUOTE 21:
I can't go home... I met my true love at her home today, and I feel like it's impossible to leave that place. I am on the grounds, waiting to perhaps catch a glimpse of her. Oh my goodness! Here she is now on the balcony! Before I try and hide from her to hear what she says, I say something myself. What is it?
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Question 6 of 25
6. QUOTE 20:
After ruminating on the possibility of killing myself, I suddenly am aware of my love's presence. She stands there, reading. She approaches me and tries to return some "remembrances" that I have given her. I cruelly repulse her in a scene that has stymied critics and readers through the ages, famously saying:
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Question 7 of 25
7. QUOTE 19:
I have come from Morocco to woo a wonderful woman. I had to choose from three caskets - a bizarre requirement, but one I was willing to suffer through to win this woman. I chose one of the caskets, and instead of winning the woman, I got a rather mean message that concerned the nature of the metal that the casket was made of. What was that message?
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Question 8 of 25
8. QUOTE 18:
So I sit through this LONG, BORING, ceremony. It sucks. Then, I am pulled by the sleeve to respond to the freaking third degree from Cassius, a friend of mine. He and Brutus grill me on what happened during the LONG, BORING ceremony. Upon being asked to elaborate on Cicero's speech during the ceremony, what do I say?
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Question 9 of 25
9. QUOTE 17:
We three have been waiting to trap a corrupt mortal with our premonitions and charms, and now we have our chance! As we make our misleading apparitions for the mortal to see once he arrives (which will be shortly), what do we chant together after each batch of ingredients is added to the mix?
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Question 10 of 25
10. QUOTE 16:
So I finally allowed my son to pursue his dreams and go back to France. But I'm not letting him off the hook so easily! I shall give him my blessing, of course, but not without a long discourse on how he should act while in France. After all, he represents his country, and (more importantly) me, and I want him to act accordingly! In my catalogue of things to do, what do I tell him to do "above all"?
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Question 11 of 25
11. QUOTE 15:
This quote isn't from a play, but rather a sonnet of Shakespeare's. It's the opening line from one of the sonnets, in fact. It's quite a complimentary line.
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Question 12 of 25
12. QUOTE 14:
So I'm here at the battlefield of Harfleur. After quite the journey, including being vastly underrated by pretty much everyone, I shall ultimately prove myself as a brilliant military leader. What do I begin my military "pep talk" with?
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Question 13 of 25
13. QUOTE 13:
I have schemed much of my life to get to where I am. However, all my planning and brilliant people skills couldn't prepare me for this. Having others do my dirty work was all well and good, but now I am on my own. I have slain many in battle, and I am wearily continuing my vain fight. In the moment, I confide that the current need is more important than my grand schemes of politics. What do I say?
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Question 14 of 25
14. QUOTE 12:
I am quite the proper servant - if I had my way, my lady's unruly guests would have been turned out of the house long before now! But look now, what is this? A letter written by my lady, to a lover! But it doesn't say to whom it should be addressed... puzzling. Oh! It has this wonderful line in it about how I might be lifted from my subservient position! What is this line?
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Question 15 of 25
15. QUOTE 11:
As part of a rebellion, I want desperately to stick it to the man! I want to make sure that the high and mighty get brought down! As many good revolutionaries do, I have a hit list of people who I want to eliminate. Who, exactly?
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Question 16 of 25
16. QUOTE 10:
Why? Why can't I just fix this? Help! My sins won't leave me alone. I thought I could escape the frailty of my sex, but it isn't working. My sanity is rapidly leaving me.... HELP! What do I say in my delirium when I start sleepwalking and hallucinating about my guilt?
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Question 17 of 25
17. QUOTE 9:
My cause-less melancholy makes me famous. I walk around spouting deep jargon, and protest that "'tis good to be sad and say nothing". Once I saw a deer die slowly and painfully. After seeing it as a spectator, I made an observation about all of life and its relation to a spectatorial force. What was it?
Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. QUOTE 8:
What a night! I've talked with my newfound love, and we've both sworn our undying devotion. But now he's leaving, and I must remain alone here until some early time tomorrow when I shall send for him. But I cannot wait until then! It's so difficult! What do I say to exemplify this emotion?
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Question 19 of 25
19. QUOTE 7:
I think something bad is about to happen. I know I have to tell the person to whom this bad thing will happen, but I seem like a rustic, superstitious bumpkin to him, the most powerful man in Rome. Still, I must give my warning. What is it?
Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. QUOTE 6:
I went to the Senate today after much prodding on the part of a few trusted friends, though my wife tried to convince me to stay home. A bunch of bogus proposals were brought to the floor, when I was stabbed on the neck by Casca, whom I never liked. Suddenly, I'm being ambushed by nearly everyone in the room! I look to Brutus for help, but then.... oh no. He's in on it too. How do I respond to this interesting development?
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Question 21 of 25
21. QUOTE 5:
Alright. This is bizarre. I've seen the ghost of the dead king a few times while on the watch recently, and it's frightening! I don't like it, not one bit. So I tell a scholar, hoping that he'd be able to speak to the ghost and maybe help it rest in peace. He wasn't, but he told the Prince about it. Now, the ghost just convinced the Prince to go away with it alone, to tell him some news. Just brilliant. What did I say to assess the situation?
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Question 22 of 25
22. QUOTE 4:
You know what? There is nothing at all wrong with the man I love! There's only one thing "wrong", and I don't find it a problem. Clearly, he's perfect in all ways but one. And if you could just get rid of that one thing, he'd be right on. In fact, what is the big deal about that particular thing anyway? I mean, his name is going to become synonymous with "good lover" in the future anyway. So what do I say to show my frustration? (I don't realize that my love hears me as I say this!)
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Question 23 of 25
23. QUOTE 3:
I just met the man I am going to marry. I love him, and I think he loves me. But our love will not be accepted. Why? Why do life and love have to be so hard? What do I say when pondering this quandary?
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Question 24 of 25
24. QUOTE 2:
I knew the senators of Rome were upset, really I did. But I didn't think they'd kill my friend just to make their point! I asked Brutus if I could make a eulogy, and he (the fool!) agreed. Oh! It looks like he's finishing now. So it's my turn to speak. How did I begin my speech?
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Question 25 of 25
25. QUOTE NUMBER 1:
We now come to the top of the list! Because I believe in your brilliance, I leave you to fill in this one on your own. It's a repeating six-word quote, and it's the big one, the most known Shakespeare quote. Oh - no punctuation! (Hint - It's a question asked by the title character in Shakespeare's most well-known play)

Answer: (6 Words - no punctuation!)



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1. QUOTE 25: Oh no! The woman I love has been forbidden to marry me, and she'll have to become a nun or die if she doesn't marry Demetrius, the man her father has picked for her. She's really in a rut, and I'm none too pleased either. But in an effort to cheer her, I say:

Answer: The course of true love never did run smooth

This is Lysander of 'Midsummer Night's Dream', lamenting his girlfriend Hermia's betrothal to Demetrius. However, in a cute little example, he shows that love never really happens easily, and rattles off a lot of reasons why. Then, he says that love usually triumphs despite the setbacks, so no worries! This is from Act 1 Scene 1.
2. QUOTE 24: My life couldn't possibly be any worse. Things have been creepy here in Elsinore for a while, but today just beat the band. I just saw no less than four people die within ten minutes, the last of whom was a very good friend of mine. After he passed on, (and I was the only person left alive!) I said:

Answer: Good night, sweet prince

Horatio says this quote in 'Hamlet', Act 5 Scene 2. The swordfight between Hamlet and Laertes, ostensibly a friendly fencing contest, becomes a nightmarish bloodbath. Gertrude is first to die, from unknowingly drinking poison, then Claudius dies as Hamlet stabs him (and forces him to drink poison for good measure).

However, it's too late at this point for either Laertes or Hamlet to live, and they follow suit soon after. Horatio, the only main character to live through this, mourns his friend's death with the eulogiac "Good night, sweet prince."
3. QUOTE 23: What do you know! I step in to fight with an angry Capulet since Romeo is being a wuss and won't fight him. I'm doing fine (of course!) until Romeo steps in, throwing me off my game. The angry Capulet wounds me! I think I may die! What do I say to Romeo (repeatedly) when cursing my untimely death?

Answer: A plague o' both your houses

'A plague o' both your houses'! Mercutio, the unfortunate character shown here, realizes that the ridiculous Capulet/Montague feud will cause his death. After Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt (because they're now related by marriage, though Tybalt doesn't know that), Mercutio steps in, thinking it's all in fun.

However, Romeo tries to stop the fight, and Mercutio is mortally wounded "under Romeo's arm", so Romeo actually kills his friend instead of protecting him. Mercutio curses both Capulet and Montague with his repeated, "A plague o' both your houses!" as he dies.

This is from Act 3 Scene 1, 'Romeo and Juliet'.
4. QUOTE 22: After spotting a man whom I thoroughly despise among a crowd of people, I feel the need to point him out to my trustworthy subordinate Antony. I launch into a tirade about why this man is particularly NOT trustworthy. With which quote do I begin my description?

Answer: Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look

This is a quote from the title character in 'Julius Caesar', Act 1 Scene 2. Julius Caesar notices Cassius, an angry, thin man, and immediately expounds upon his dislike for him. Antony, the man to whom Caesar tells this, is the epitome of the happy subordinate (to Caesar) whereas Cassius is a notorious malcontent. Caesar says that Cassius is too easily threatened by people more powerful than him, and always will scheme for more power.

He's right!
5. QUOTE 21: I can't go home... I met my true love at her home today, and I feel like it's impossible to leave that place. I am on the grounds, waiting to perhaps catch a glimpse of her. Oh my goodness! Here she is now on the balcony! Before I try and hide from her to hear what she says, I say something myself. What is it?

Answer: What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun

This is the very beginning of that highly quotable Balcony Scene ('Romeo and Juliet', Act 2 Scene 2). Romeo sees Juliet on the balcony and utters this famous line before Juliet says her own quotables in the "what's in a name" monologue.
6. QUOTE 20: After ruminating on the possibility of killing myself, I suddenly am aware of my love's presence. She stands there, reading. She approaches me and tries to return some "remembrances" that I have given her. I cruelly repulse her in a scene that has stymied critics and readers through the ages, famously saying:

Answer: Get thee to a nunnery

Hamlet, after giving his famous "To be or not to be" soliloquy, sees Ophelia, and begins a conversation. Hamlet is clearly acting insane, and repels Ophelia's advances sternly. He then says "Get thee to a nunnery!" which could have one of several meanings - a real nunnery, a bordello(!), or possibly a place where women could bear illegitimate children.

The potential multiple meanings of this line have kept critics on their toes through the centuries. This is 'Hamlet' Act 3 Scene 1.
7. QUOTE 19: I have come from Morocco to woo a wonderful woman. I had to choose from three caskets - a bizarre requirement, but one I was willing to suffer through to win this woman. I chose one of the caskets, and instead of winning the woman, I got a rather mean message that concerned the nature of the metal that the casket was made of. What was that message?

Answer: All that glisters is not gold

"All that glisters is not gold" is from Act II Scene VII of 'Merchant of Venice', where the Prince of Morocco tries to win Portia's hand. The test is to see if the suitor will choose the lead casket, of the choices of gold, silver, and lead. Morocco chooses gold, a wrong choice.

The shiny outward appearance is not what Portia's father wanted to attract suitors to his daughter (he is the one who set up this odd wooing device), and he wants suitors to realize that there is more to Portia than beauty and riches.
8. QUOTE 18: So I sit through this LONG, BORING, ceremony. It sucks. Then, I am pulled by the sleeve to respond to the freaking third degree from Cassius, a friend of mine. He and Brutus grill me on what happened during the LONG, BORING ceremony. Upon being asked to elaborate on Cicero's speech during the ceremony, what do I say?

Answer: It was Greek to me

Cicero spoke Greek, and Casca, the character in question, says he didn't understand a word. Yup, this is where the saying comes from! Casca had just witnessed Antony try to give Caesar the crown three times. In this scene, he acts like he was bored to death, even though he actually was paying far more attention than he seemed to have. This comes from 'Julius Caesar', Act 1 Scene 2.
9. QUOTE 17: We three have been waiting to trap a corrupt mortal with our premonitions and charms, and now we have our chance! As we make our misleading apparitions for the mortal to see once he arrives (which will be shortly), what do we chant together after each batch of ingredients is added to the mix?

Answer: Double, double, toil and trouble

This quote is said thrice by the three witches in 'Macbeth' during Act Four Scene One, as they create the several apparitions which will give Macbeth some good information, and some misleading information, about his future. Yes, it's "double", not "bubble" as sometimes misquoted.
10. QUOTE 16: So I finally allowed my son to pursue his dreams and go back to France. But I'm not letting him off the hook so easily! I shall give him my blessing, of course, but not without a long discourse on how he should act while in France. After all, he represents his country, and (more importantly) me, and I want him to act accordingly! In my catalogue of things to do, what do I tell him to do "above all"?

Answer: To thine own self be true

This is Polonius' speech to Laertes, his son, in Act 1 Scene 3 of 'Hamlet'. Polonius tells Laertes many things, including "to thine own self be true" and "neither a borrower nor a lender be". He follows "to thine own self be true" with the profound "for it then follows as the night the day thou canst not then be false to any man". "Measure twice, cut once" is a popular dad's aphorism, but not from 'Hamlet'!
11. QUOTE 15: This quote isn't from a play, but rather a sonnet of Shakespeare's. It's the opening line from one of the sonnets, in fact. It's quite a complimentary line.

Answer: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

This line begins 'Sonnet 18'. It's a line about a man, actually, (The Earl of Southampton) for whom the first several sonnets were commissioned. The sonnet goes on to say "thou art more lovely and more temperate" than summer, and then to say that despite all that Time can do, this exquisite beauty cannot fade, because the sonnet has immortalized it.
12. QUOTE 14: So I'm here at the battlefield of Harfleur. After quite the journey, including being vastly underrated by pretty much everyone, I shall ultimately prove myself as a brilliant military leader. What do I begin my military "pep talk" with?

Answer: Once more unto the breach

This is the beginning line of Act 3 Scene 1 in 'Henry V', spoken by the title character. It's a very militaristic monologue, where Henry claims that the wartime character of a man should be bolder than his peacetime character.
13. QUOTE 13: I have schemed much of my life to get to where I am. However, all my planning and brilliant people skills couldn't prepare me for this. Having others do my dirty work was all well and good, but now I am on my own. I have slain many in battle, and I am wearily continuing my vain fight. In the moment, I confide that the current need is more important than my grand schemes of politics. What do I say?

Answer: A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse

This is from Act 5, Scene 4 of 'Richard III'. Richard, warring against the Earl of Richmond and several of the Earl's allies, fights alone and with a possessed spirit. His horse is killed, and he fights on anyway. He performs superhuman acts, but cannot hold out much longer. He says this quote directly before Richmond enters and kills him in single combat.
14. QUOTE 12: I am quite the proper servant - if I had my way, my lady's unruly guests would have been turned out of the house long before now! But look now, what is this? A letter written by my lady, to a lover! But it doesn't say to whom it should be addressed... puzzling. Oh! It has this wonderful line in it about how I might be lifted from my subservient position! What is this line?

Answer: Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them

Malvolio reads this line in a letter from "Olivia" (actually Maria trying successfully to trick him) in 'Twelfth Night'. Malvolio is a very stiff, straight-laced servant who completely loses his mind with love and decides to follow the letter's instructions, which involve him wearing gaudy clothes and acting in an odd manner.

He quotes this line to Olivia again in a later scene when she asks him why he's acting so freaking weird!
15. QUOTE 11: As part of a rebellion, I want desperately to stick it to the man! I want to make sure that the high and mighty get brought down! As many good revolutionaries do, I have a hit list of people who I want to eliminate. Who, exactly?

Answer: The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers

This quote is from Act 4 Scene 2 of 'Henry VI' Part II, as the rebels plot to come into power by destroying the law and order throughout the nation.
16. QUOTE 10: Why? Why can't I just fix this? Help! My sins won't leave me alone. I thought I could escape the frailty of my sex, but it isn't working. My sanity is rapidly leaving me.... HELP! What do I say in my delirium when I start sleepwalking and hallucinating about my guilt?

Answer: Out damn spot!

Lady Macbeth says this quote in her sleep in Act V Scene I of 'Macbeth'. In a guilty madness, she starts talking about the figurative blood on her hands, which her diseased mind and soul translate into the literal. She makes motions as if to wash her hands, and makes cryptic statements that the audience knows refer to her guilt in Duncan's death.
17. QUOTE 9: My cause-less melancholy makes me famous. I walk around spouting deep jargon, and protest that "'tis good to be sad and say nothing". Once I saw a deer die slowly and painfully. After seeing it as a spectator, I made an observation about all of life and its relation to a spectatorial force. What was it?

Answer: All the world's a stage

The famously melancholy Jaques says this, in Act II Scene VII of 'As You Like It'. This line begins the widely known "Seven Stages" speech which details the seven stages of man's role on the world's stage. The infant, the schoolboy, the lover, the soldier, the justice, old age, and oblivion.

It's a bizarrely all-encompassing tale of human life and predictability. No doubt about it, Jaques is a downer.
18. QUOTE 8: What a night! I've talked with my newfound love, and we've both sworn our undying devotion. But now he's leaving, and I must remain alone here until some early time tomorrow when I shall send for him. But I cannot wait until then! It's so difficult! What do I say to exemplify this emotion?

Answer: Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow

Yet another quote from 'Romeo and Juliet', the balcony scene (That scene is quite possibly the most quotable single scene in all of Shakespeare's canon). Juliet says this to Romeo as he is leaving. Romeo's departure from the Capulet residence is somewhat prolonged by their mutual distate for separation, and Juliet calls Romeo back at least once while trying to remain in his company.
19. QUOTE 7: I think something bad is about to happen. I know I have to tell the person to whom this bad thing will happen, but I seem like a rustic, superstitious bumpkin to him, the most powerful man in Rome. Still, I must give my warning. What is it?

Answer: Beware the Ides of March

This quote is said by the Soothsayer in Act 1 Scene 2 of 'Julius Caesar'. At the time, it is February, and the Soothsayer tells Caesar to beware March 15 (The Ides referred to the middle day of a month). Caesar dismisses the warning, saying "he is a dreamer".

However, come the next Ides of March, Cassius and his band of conspirators kills Caesar. Caesar is noted, in the play, for ignoring warnings and believing too much in his own ability to defend himself.
20. QUOTE 6: I went to the Senate today after much prodding on the part of a few trusted friends, though my wife tried to convince me to stay home. A bunch of bogus proposals were brought to the floor, when I was stabbed on the neck by Casca, whom I never liked. Suddenly, I'm being ambushed by nearly everyone in the room! I look to Brutus for help, but then.... oh no. He's in on it too. How do I respond to this interesting development?

Answer: Et tu, Brute?

Julius Caesar (of that very same play!) intones this immortal line (meaning "You too, Brutus?") when he sees that Brutus of all people was in on the plot to kill him. Caesar disliked many of the other conspirators, and wasn't all that surprised. (See "Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look" earlier on the quiz.) However, Caesar didn't expect such a trusted, kind, man as Brutus to want his death too.

At this, Caesar says "Then fall, Caesar!" and dies.
21. QUOTE 5: Alright. This is bizarre. I've seen the ghost of the dead king a few times while on the watch recently, and it's frightening! I don't like it, not one bit. So I tell a scholar, hoping that he'd be able to speak to the ghost and maybe help it rest in peace. He wasn't, but he told the Prince about it. Now, the ghost just convinced the Prince to go away with it alone, to tell him some news. Just brilliant. What did I say to assess the situation?

Answer: Something is rotten in the state of Denmark

This is Marcellus, in Act 1 Scene 4 of 'Hamlet'. After Hamlet has just left with the ghost of Old King Hamlet, Horatio and Marcellus debate whether or not to follow. Marcellus is for following, Horatio against. Marcellus says that "something is rotten in the state of Denmark" (astute!), but Horatio favors a laissez-faire approach, saying "heaven will direct it". Eventually, Marcellus wins the argument and they follow Hamlet.
22. QUOTE 4: You know what? There is nothing at all wrong with the man I love! There's only one thing "wrong", and I don't find it a problem. Clearly, he's perfect in all ways but one. And if you could just get rid of that one thing, he'd be right on. In fact, what is the big deal about that particular thing anyway? I mean, his name is going to become synonymous with "good lover" in the future anyway. So what do I say to show my frustration? (I don't realize that my love hears me as I say this!)

Answer: What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet

This quote is from 'Romeo and Juliet', Act 2 Scene 2 (the balcony scene). Juliet does not yet know that Romeo is there. She muses on his name (hateful to her family, since she's a Capulet and he's a Montegue - feuding families). She realizes that the essence of being a person has nothing to do with your family or social station. ("My only love... my only hate" is what Juliet says the moment she finds out that Romeo is her beloved's name, and it's said at the party. "...killed my cousin" isn't valid becuase Romeo hasn't killed Tybalt yet.

The other quote is from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.)
23. QUOTE 3: I just met the man I am going to marry. I love him, and I think he loves me. But our love will not be accepted. Why? Why do life and love have to be so hard? What do I say when pondering this quandary?

Answer: Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

This quote is said by Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet', Act II Scene II . It is towards the beginning of the classic "balcony scene" (another one!) where Romeo will come to Juliet and they will profess their mutual love. In this question Juliet asks why Romeo is Romeo (a Montague), and not someone who she is allowed to love.
24. QUOTE 2: I knew the senators of Rome were upset, really I did. But I didn't think they'd kill my friend just to make their point! I asked Brutus if I could make a eulogy, and he (the fool!) agreed. Oh! It looks like he's finishing now. So it's my turn to speak. How did I begin my speech?

Answer: Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears

This is Marc Antony in 'Julius Caesar', Act 3 Scene 2. Here, Brutus has just convinced the people that killing Caesar was a-okay. Antony, convinced that Caesar's death should be avenged (so he can carry out his own megalomaniacal plans involving vying for control of Rome), rallies the people to his side rather handily in the "friends, Romans, countrymen" speech.
25. QUOTE NUMBER 1: We now come to the top of the list! Because I believe in your brilliance, I leave you to fill in this one on your own. It's a repeating six-word quote, and it's the big one, the most known Shakespeare quote. Oh - no punctuation! (Hint - It's a question asked by the title character in Shakespeare's most well-known play)

Answer: To be or not to be

Said by Hamlet in Act 3 Scene 1 of 'Hamlet', this quote endures as number one according to many. People who wouldn't know Shakespeare in a million years, who cannot quote a single other line, know this one. It endures because of its universal theme, catchy repetition, and its intrigue. So that brings us to number one! There will be a sequel (quotes 26-50). If you have questions/concerns/disagreements, feel free to send me a funtrivia message! I love debating Shakespeare!
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