Famous Lines: Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare coined a number of phrases that we still use today, including (in varying forms) the following from Twelfth Night.

 

“If music be the food of love, play on.”
— Duke Orsino 1.1.1

“My purpose is, indeed a horse of that colour.”
— Maria 2.3.148

“I am all the daughters of my father’s house and all the brothers too.”
— Viola 2.4.118

“Still you keep o’ th’ windy side of law; good.”
— Fabian 2.4.147 

“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em.”
— Malvolio 2.5.128

“Why, this is very midsummer madness.”
— Olivia 3.4.50

 

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July 14 - October 3, 2026

Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre

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June 23 - September 4, 2026

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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June 18 - September 3, 2026

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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June 19 - September 4, 2026

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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July 13 - October 3, 2026

Eileen and Allen Anes Studio Theatre

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June 22 - October 3, 2026

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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June 24 - October 3, 2026

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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June 20 - September 5, 2026

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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