William Shakespeare never squatted, as far as we know, having lived hundreds of years before the first barbell. “The Bard” (1564-1616) is celebrated for his prescient plays and poems and not his strength or physique. Still, his writing is so perceptive that it still inspires us over four centuries later. These are the quotes from William Shakespeare’s work that will best motivate your next workout.
“Strong reasons make strong actions.”
— King John, Act III, Scene IV
“There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.”
— Julius Caesar, Act IV, Scene III
“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.”
— Measure for Measure, Act I, Scene IV
“Screw your courage to the sticking-place, and we’ll not fail.”
— Macbeth, Act I, Scene VII
“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.”
— Julius Caesar, Act I, Scene II
“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.”
— Henry V, Act III, Scene I
“Bid me run, and I will strive with things impossible.”
— Julius Caesar, Act II, Scene II
“Though she be but little, she is fierce.”
— A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act III, Scene II
“Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.”
— Cymbeline, Act III, Scene X
“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”
— Hamlet, Act 4, Scene 5
“Things won are done; joy’s soul lies in the doing.”
— Troilus and Cressida, Act I, Scene II
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
— Julius Caesar, Act I, Scene II
