"Primrose Path" - 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 - "Primrose Path"

Ophelia:
But, good my brother,
Do not, as some ungracious pastors do,
Show me the steep and thorny way to heaven,
Whiles, like a puff' d and reckless libertine,
Himself the primrose path of dalliance treads,
And reaks not his own rede.

Hamlet Act 1, Scene 3

 

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

"Primrose Path"

"Primrose Path"

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