Shakespeare Authorship

Famous quotes containing the words shakespeare and/or authorship:

    By Jove, I am not covetous for gold,
    ...
    But if it be a sin to covet honor
    I am the most offending soul alive.
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    The Bible is good enough for me, just the old book under which I was brought up. I do not want notes or criticisms, or explanations about authorship or origins, or even cross- references. I do not need, or understand them, and they confuse me.
    Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)