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Quote by William Shakespeare

“Thy best of rest is sleep, And that thou oft provok'st; yet grossly fear'st Thy death, which is no more.”

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This compilation features a selection of Shakespeare's most enduring plays, showcasing his mastery of the English language and his exploration of complex themes such as love, power, and human nature. The collection includes renowned works like 'Hamlet,' 'Romeo and Juliet,' 'Macbeth,' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' offering readers a chance to delve into the rich tapestry of Shakespeare's dramatic genius. more

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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564 - April 23, 1616) was one of the greatest poets of the English Renaissance, renowned for his dramatic works. His plays spanned a variety of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history, and have had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more

“After she's gone, another brief lull sets in. This one is probably the last. But what good is a lull? It's only a breathing spell in which to get more frightened. Because anticipatory fear is always twice as strong as present fear. Anticipatory fear has both fears in it at once - the anticipatory one and the one that comes simultaneously with the dread happening itself. Present fear only has the one, because by that time anticipation is over.”

Lasts Strong Fear Gone Happenings Breathing Frightened Spells Dread Anticipation Lulls

Author:Cornell Woolrich

“It's just some instinct as old as fear: you seek the dark when you hide, you seek the light when the need to hide is gone. All the animals have it too.”

Needs Light Fear Dark Animal Gone Instinct

Book:Night and Fear: A Centenary Collection of Stories

Source: Night and Fear: A Centenary Collection of Stories

“Every fear hides a wish.”

Wish Fear

Book:Mamet Plays: 2: Reunion; Dark Pony; A Life in the Theatre; The Woods; Lakeboat; Edmond

Source: Mamet Plays: 2: Reunion; Dark Pony; A Life in the Theatre; The Woods; Lakeboat; Edmond

“How could I tell the doctor what was wrong with me? I didn't understand it myself. I couldn't articulate the pain; it was the pain of nothingness. My fear was of the weather, the atmosphere, the very air. What good did safety tips do me now? 'Avoid water, metal objects, rooftops; stay off the telephone in a storm, don't think glass can protect you; even if a storm was 8 miles away, you're still not safe from a strike. Avoid life perhaps that was the answer. The number one safety tip, stay away from it all.”