A woman would run through fire and water for such a kind heart. – William Shakespeare The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 3, Scene 4, Mistress Quickly.
As soon go kindle fire with snow As seek to quench the fire of love with words. – William Shakespeare The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act 2, Scene 7, Julia.
They do not love that do not show their love. – William Shakespeare The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act 1, Scene 2, Julia.
Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt. – William Shakespeare Measure for Measure, Act 1, Scene 4, Lucio.
But love is blind, and lovers cannot see The pretty follies that themselves commit. – William Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice, Act 2, Scene 6, Jessica.
Their lips were four red roses on a stalk. – William Shakespeare Richard III. Tyrrel, Act 4, Scene 3.
Then will I raise aloft the milk-white rose. For whose sweet smell the air shall be perfumed. – William Shakespeare Henry VI, Part 2, Act 1, Scene 1. Spoken by York.
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. – William Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice, Act 1, Scene 1. Gratiano
He wears the rose Of youth upon him. – William Shakespeare Antony and Cleopatra, Act 3, Scene 13. Spoken by Antony.