May 9, 2025
Shakespeare is the ‘Bard of Avon’ and the master of words. He wrote about love, betrayal, trust, royalty, crisis, and much more, and everything he wrote centuries ago is relevant and relatable even today. Here we mention 9 lines by Shakespeare that are ever-relevant.
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"To be, or not to be: that is the question." - A line from ‘Hamlet’, this feels relevant even in modern times because even today people are grappling with the human dilemma of existence and feelings that feel nothing short of an existential crisis.
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“Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate." - Love is not limited to an age, and this line is probably a favourite of every lover who took birth after Shakespeare wrote it.
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"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." - A line from ‘As You Like It’, this one feels ever-relevant owing to its relatability. Centuries ago or today, men and women are still fleeting characters of a story, and change is still the only constant.
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“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Another line for the lovers and romantics, this one is from ‘Romeo and Juliet’, and is still relevant for its sweet meaning, and how well it works like a pick-up line!
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“To thine own self be true." Another quote that feels ‘oh-so-relevant’ is this one from ‘Hamlet’. It is iconic, timeless, and remains relevant because of how it still rings a reminder in people’s ear about honesty and awareness.
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"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none." Another ever-relevant line, this one is from ‘All's Well That Ends Well’, and is still used because of how perfect it is as a life advice.
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"How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child." - Disappointing children still exist, and are not a thing of the past. And while parents won’t express this sentiment in similar lines, this one is relevant owing to its true nature.
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"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." - A line from ‘Julius Caesar’, this remains relevant even today for the bravehearts, the soldiers, and the ones who do not bow down to pressure.
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“Hell is empty and all the devils are here.” Another Shakespeare quote that feels relevant today is this one. With the conflicts, issues, and problems of the modern world, the people around do feel like devils at times.
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