Thursday, April 23, 2009

Happy Birthday, Shakespeare!


William Shakespeare influenced the language we speak far more than most realize. Here's a listing of things you've heard and spoken, perhaps without realizing that Shakespeare penned it first. A few from that list:
The course of true love never did run smooth
Off with his head!
The green-eyed monster
A blinking idiot
A dish fit for the gods
A pound of flesh
A sorry sight
A spotless reputation
A tower of strength
Good riddance
Too much of a good thing
What the dickens

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28 comments:

  1. AprilApril 23, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Wow, Sally, I just learned something today! I had no idea that those expressions, which many of them I use frequently, came from the man himself! I will definitely have to check out the blogging party you mentioned! Thanks!

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  2. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Sally,

    I love that cartoon. :) Thanks for the invitation too.

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  3. Diane of Crafty PassionsApril 23, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    I didn't know that !
    I learned something today.. thanks!!
    Love the cartoon too.
    Have a wonderful day
    Diane

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  4. jeanneApril 23, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Hi Sally, great reminders of sayings I didn't know Shakespeare started. A few I did remember, but not all of them.

    Have a happy day.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  5. SueApril 23, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Hi Sally,
    Thanks for sharing, I did not know until today that these sayings that i use were penned by Mr. Shakespeare, now I am feeling pretty good because I am in very good company! LOL
    Thanks for coming by.
    Sue

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  6. SueApril 23, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Hi Sally,
    Thanks for sharing, I did not know until today that these sayings that i use were penned by Mr. Shakespeare, now I am feeling pretty good because I am in very good company! LOL
    Thanks for coming by.
    Sue

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  7. SueApril 23, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Hi Sally,
    Thanks for sharing, I did not know until today that these sayings that i use were penned by Mr. Shakespeare, now I am feeling pretty good because I am in very good company! LOL
    Thanks for coming by.
    Sue

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  8. BridgetApril 23, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Happy 445th Will! He certainly left quite a mark on this world.
    Thank you for such an interesting post Sally.

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  9. bjApril 23, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Gosh, I had no idea that when I say
    WHAT THE DICKENS? that I am quoting S. Now that is pretty cool..You are ever the teacher, Sweet Sally..I learn something from you almost every visit and I nearly ALWAYS leave with a giggle.
    Thanks for the heads up on the Party..I LUUUUV PARTIES !!
    See ya there..
    xo bbj

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  10. The Raggedy GirlApril 23, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    What a darling post. I did not know all those lines are from Shakespeare. And I don't know if I have told you that I love the waterfall dress on your blog. It is really nice.

    The Raggedy Girl--Roberta Anne

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  11. DarleneApril 23, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    That was a GREAT lesson for this morning! Have a fabulous Thursday Sally!

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  12. Musings of A MinisterApril 23, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Very interesting!! Have a good day!

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  13. imjacobsmomApril 23, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Sally, I am going to share this cartoon with Jacob. I just read all of those expressions last night on a website - I swear. It's Shakespeare time for Jacob and his class is reading Romeo & Juliet. I never read R & J so I was checking it out online. (He is in a new classroom concept for his school - English for Boys Only - Would you have enjoyed teaching that class?) ~ Robyn

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  14. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 23, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Wow Sally... I had no idea those sayings came from Shakespeare. Amazing--what one can learn from blogging. Thanks!!!

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  15. artis1111April 23, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Words are very powerful, they can make one cry and hurtful,yet some make the sun rise when spoken! Kathy

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  16. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I just loved your post Sally ♥ It was so informative. My hubby would love this because he is always looking for word and phrase orgins. I will see you at the blogging party :>)

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  17. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    I didn't know those things about Shakespeare. I learn something new every day.
    I posted my first book review & giveaway today.
    Charlotte

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  18. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageApril 23, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Sally, thanks for stopping by today. Love the cartoon! I knew that Shakespeare possessed a vivid imagination and he penned many of the cliches we hear nowadays but I had no idea he was famous for so many! I love learning something new everyday. Thanks!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  19. TerryApril 23, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Thanks Sal for the Shakespeare .I love Shakespeare quotes they are truly timeless .
    Love that awesome cartoon you provided for our Shakespeare pleasure .I actually watched Kiss Me Kate with Ann Miller and Howard keel for a few Shakespeare grins earlier today.
    Have a wonderful evening.

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  20. CJApril 23, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Loved the post Sal.We never think how these sayings originated when we use them. dont we?

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  21. Blondie's JournalApril 23, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    All these from The Bard himself? Amazing!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  22. JillApril 23, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Hi Sally... Just stopped by to say hello and have a great weekend!

    thanks for the invitation!

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  23. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 23, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    You are right! I didn't know that those expressions that we use all of the time originated with Shakespeare! Very interesting. laurie

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  24. LorrieApril 24, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Hi Sally, it was neat to read this list because I love Shakespeare. I'm familiar with some of these but not all of them.

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  25. BarbaraApril 24, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    I also was surprised to learn about the sayings from Shakespeare.

    Thanks for the info on thr blogging party, going to check it out.

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  26. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)April 24, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I love Shakespeare! We have the Shakespeare Tavern here and it is sooo much fun! Thanks for the heads up on the blogging event.
    Susan

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  27. nikkicrumpetApril 25, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Gosh...I guess by reading your list I can now say I've read Shakespear! YAY me and my classy self hehehe

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  28. Shimmy MomApril 27, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    I love Shakespeare. I think it's great that you paid him this tribute!
    *hugs*

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