Shakespeare Quote of the Day
Start your day the Shakespearean way. Every day brings a new genuine quotation from the Bard’s plays and sonnets — “To be, or not to be,” “All the world’s a stage,” “We are such stuff as dreams are made on.” Tap New Quote for another, or Copy to share it. Free forever, no signup.
Today's Shakespeare Quote
Genuine quotations from Shakespeare's plays and sonnets (public domain) — refreshed daily.
Why a Daily Quote?
Shakespeare wrote around 37 plays and 154 sonnets, and four centuries later his lines still do the heavy lifting for every human occasion — love, grief, ambition, laughter. A daily quote is the smallest possible dose of the greatest writer in English: one line to carry in your pocket. Teachers use them as class openers; writers as prompts; the rest of us as reminders that someone said it better, 400 years ago.
About These Quotes
Every quotation here is Shakespeare’s own words, in the public domain — drawn from the First Folio tradition and the sonnets, lightly regularized in spelling for modern readers. No invented lines, no misattributions (we’re looking at you, internet). When you’re ready for the full passages in plain English, our Shakespeare to Modern English translator and play translations await.
Shakespeare Quote of the Day FAQs
Are these real Shakespeare quotes?
Yes — every one is genuine, from the plays or sonnets, in the public domain.
How is the daily quote chosen?
It rotates by calendar date — everyone sees the same quote each day. Tap New Quote for a random one.
Is it free?
Completely — no signup, no limits.
Can I share the quotes?
Please do — the Copy button formats quote plus attribution.
Where can I read the full plays?
Start with our Romeo and Juliet in modern English, then explore the translator.
Can I get these by email?
Not yet — but bookmark this page and make it your morning ritual.
