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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.

Quote 1

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

Listen to three readings of Quote 3.

Gielgud's reading

Beale's reading

Branagh's reading

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

Listen to GH's rhythmical and prosaic readings of Quote 4.

rhythmical reading

prosaic reading

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

Listen to DF's reading of Quote 5.

Quote 5

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

Listen to three readings of Quote 8.

Gielgud's reading

Beale's reading

Branagh's reading