The Complete Works of Shakespeare

by William Shakespeare

Messenger I see, lady, the gentleman is not in your books. BEATRICE No; an he were, I would burn my study.

DON PEDRO You embrace your charge too willingly. I think this is your daughter. LEONATO Her mother hath many times told me so.

but be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.

PROTEUS The sheep for fodder follow the shepherd; the shepherd for food follows not the sheep: thou for wages followest thy master; thy master for wages follows not thee: therefore thou art a sheep.

Sir, I love you more than words can wield the matter; Dearer than eye-sight, space, and liberty; Beyond what can be valued, rich or rare; No less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; As much as child e'er loved, or father found; A love that makes breath poor, and speech unable; Beyond all manner of so much I love you.