King Henry VIII
King Henry VIII is a historical play attributed to William Shakespeare, likely written in the early 17th century, with contributions from John Fletcher. The narrative focuses on the reign of King Henry VIII, particularly his marriages and political maneuvers, including his divorce from Queen Katherine and marriage to Anne Bullen. Notable for its rich themes of power, loyalty, and ambition, the play is distinguished by its extensive stage directions and was first published in the First Folio of 1623. A significant event in its history includes the 1613 fire at the Globe Theatre during a performance, which led to the theater's destruction.
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“Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues we write in water.””
— William Shakespeare
“We all are men, in our own natures frail, and capable of our flesh; few are angels.””
— William Shakespeare
“My drops of tears I'll turn to sparks of fire.””
— William Shakespeare
“بكنجهام : و لذلك فإنني أقولُ لكم قولاً ثابتاً يا من تستمعون إليّ الآن و أنا على شفا الموت حذارِ ممن تحبونهم كل الحب و تسرّون إليهم بأسراركم لا تسرفوا في الحب و تقبلوا عليهم دونَ رويّة فالذين تتخذونهم أصدقاء و تقدمون لهم أفئدتكم سوفَ يخذلونكم عندما يُدبرُ الحظ عنكم و يفلتون كالماءِ لا تنضم عليه الأصابع و لن يعودوا إليكم إلا حين يريديون القضاءَ عليكم .””
— William Shakespeare
“Nor shall this peace sleep with her; but as whenThe bird of wonder dies, the maiden phoenix,Her ashes new-create another heirAs great in admiration as herself.””
— William Shakespeare
“Heat not a furnace for your foe so hotThat it do singe yourself.””
— William Shakespeare
“Verily, I swear, 'tis better to be lowly born, and range with humble livers in content, than to be perk'd up in a glistering grief, and wear a golden sorrow.””
— William Shakespeare
“I charge thee, fling away ambition. By that sin fell the angels.””
— William Shakespeare
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