| "My kingdom for a horse" - A Famous Quote by William Shakespeare
This famous quote originated in the play by William Shakespeare. This section provides answers to the following questions about this famous Shakespeare quote: Who said that? Which play the quote come from? What was the name of the speaker? In which Act or Scene can the whole quote, or saying, be found?
Shakespeare Quote - "My kingdom for a horse"
King Richard:
A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse!
Catesby:
Withdraw, my lord; I'll help you to a horse.
King Richard:
Slave! I have set my life upon a cast,
And I will stand the hazard of the die.
Richard III Act 5, Scene 4 |
Famous Shakespeare Quote
Although set in different times many of the most famous quotes about life and love by William Shakespeare are still relevant today. Did you know that William Shakespeare is credited by the Oxford English Dictionary with the introduction of nearly 3,000 words into the language. It's no wonder that expressions from his works in literature, including the "My kingdom for a horse" quote, are an 'anonymous' part of the English language. Many people continue to use this "My kingdom for a horse" quote by William Shakespeare in famous quotes about life. "My kingdom for a horse" |
