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1.   My spirit is too weak; mortality
    Weighs heavily on me like unwilling sleep.

Listen to Douglas Hodge's reading of Quote 1.

3.   Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
    The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.

Listen to Gielgud's reading of Quote 3.

Listen to Beale's reading of Quote 3.

Listen to Branagh's reading of Quote 3.

4.  Bright Star! would I were steadfast as thou art!

Listen to GH's rhythmical reading of Quote 4.

Listen to GH's prosaic reading of Quote 4.

5.   Cannot be damn'd, Alas! Why should I be...

Listen to DF's reading of Quote 5.

8.   To be, or not to be,--that is the question;--

Listen to Gielgud's reading of Quote 8.

Listen to Beale's reading of Quote 8.

Listen to Branagh's reading of Quote 8.