Who said it: Hamlet or Polonius? Test your knowledge of these well-known lines from Hamlet. Quiz: Hamlet or Polonius? Identify which character says these famous lines from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. “This above all: to thine own self be true” “Brevity is the soul of wit” “Though this be madness, yet there is method in ‘t.” “Suit the action to the word, the word to the action” “The time is out of joint.” “There’s a divinity that shapes our ends.” “The readiness is all.” Brush up your Shakespeare Learn more about this play, read the full text, and search for famous lines on the Folger website. Well done! Looks like you know your Hamlet! Learn more about this play, read the full text, and search for famous lines on the Folger website. Shakespeare & Beyond Stay connected Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Subscribe