Macbeth is contending with the realities of this world, Hamlet with those of the next. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes contend hamlet macbeth
Often and often must he have thought, that, to be or not to be forever, was a question, which must be settled; as it is the foundation, and the only foundation upon which we feel that there can rest one thought, one feeling, or one purpose worthy of a human soul. Jones Very feelfeltforever share on social
From the wrestling of his own soul with the great enemy, comes that depth and mystery which startles us in Hamlet. Jones Very depthenemygreat Change image and share on social
As long as man labors for a physical existence, though an act of necessity almost, he is yet natural; it is life, though that of this world, for which he instinctively works. Jones Very actexistenceinstinctively Change image and share on social
If you're a woman doing classic theater, the big roles are often destroyers. I've played Hedda Gabler, Lady Macbeth, some of the Chekhovian heroines, Electra, Phaedra - they're all powerful women, but they're forces of negativity. Eve Best bigchekhovianclassic share on social
I doubt very much that the chief executives of any of the Fortune 500 corporations can name five edible plants, five native grasses, or five migratory birds within walking distance of their homes, or name the soil series upon which their house sits. And I would contend that if you don't know where you are, you are in fact nowhere at all. Paul Hawken birdchiefcontend share on social
I don't make much distinction between being a stand-up comic and acting Shakespeare - in fact, unless you're a good comedian, you're never going to be able to play Hamlet properly. Ian Mckellen actcomediancomic Change image and share on social