“How many fond fools serve mad jealousy!”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The New Shaksperian Dictionary of Quotations: (With Marginal Classification and Reference.)
This book serves as a reference tool for quotations from the works of William Shakespeare, organized with additional marginal notes that provide classification and reference information for each entry. more
Author
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
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