How to live wisely like Shakespeare

Okay, I don’t actually know how wisely Shakespeare lived – there are tales of infedelity and copyright infringement (even though “copyright” wasn’t invented when he wrote the plays), but I am enjoying these “how to __________ like Shakespeare” themes too much, and I am not gonna stop now. So we will look at his words rather than his example here.

I don’t really have a lot to add to these, so I’ll just do a “modern day translation” of sorts and otherwise just let you enjoy the brilliance that is Shakespeare.

Oh, but if you want some with more commentary check out the rest of my posts in this series: How to Write Insults like Shakespeare, How to Write dirty like Shakespeare, How to Write jokes like Shakespeare.

Take it easy, rushing will not get you there faster, only with more mistakes.

You don’t have to answer everything you hear. Sometimes it is better to not throw pearls to the swine.

Have a big heart, but do not carry it on your sleeve, and take care not to break someone else’s heart.

Translation: the writer of this blog is not a wise person.

Don’t let anyone tell you that it is selfish to take of yourself.

Living includes changing, and you can never predict what might come or how you might take it. Don’t be so set in your own patterns that you cannot adapt when need be.

Don’t spend your life apologizing for everything.

Age is not a shame if it comes from a life well lived.

Just stay true to your heart, it might not know how to speak in words, but what it has to say is important. Listen to your own heart and conscience and you won’t be deceiving others.

Don’t overthink things, thinking can rob you of the ability to take action.

Acts count more than words, if someone’s actions contradict their words listen to their acts first and foremost.