“If music be the food of love, play on.”
William Shakespeare Twelfth Night
Orsino, Act I, scene i.
Variant: Music, moody food
Of us that trade in love.
Source: Twelfth Night (1601)
Quotes from workTwelfth Night
Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night's entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man.
“For what says Quinapalus? Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.”
William Shakespeare Twelfth Night
Variant: Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit.
Source: Twelfth Night
“Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better.”
William Shakespeare Twelfth Night
Source: Twelfth Night
“Journeys end in lovers meeting.”
William Shakespeare Twelfth Night
Variant: Journeys end in lovers meeting,
Every wise man's son doth know.
Source: Twelfth Night
“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.”
William Shakespeare Twelfth Night
Malvolio, Act II, scene v.
Variant: Some are born great, others achieve greatness.
Source: Twelfth Night (1601)
