"Once more into the breach" - 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 - "Once more into the breach"

King Henry:
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;
Or close the wall up with our English dead.
In peace there's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility;
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the tiger. . .

Henry V -  Act 3, Scene 1

 

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 "Once more into the breach" quote, are an 'anonymous' part of the English language. Many people continue to use this "Once more into the breach" quote by William Shakespeare in famous quotes about life.

"Once more into the breach"

"Once more into the breach"

  • Who said that?
  • Which play did the quote come from?
  • What was the name of the speaker?
  • In which Act or Scene can the whole quote, or saying, be found?
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Once more into the breach

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