An honest tale speeds best, being plainly told. Auteur: William Shakespeare Copy Quote More from William Shakespeare “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” “Wooing, wedding, and repenting is as a Scotch jig, a measure, and a cinque-pace…” “How with this rage shall beauty hold a plea, Whose action is no stronger than a…” “Tis a very excellent piece of work, madam lady. Would 'twere done.”