India, April 22 -- April 23 marks the birth anniversary of William Shakespeare, one of the most celebrated writers in the English language, whose works continue to influence literature, theatre, and everyday thought centuries later. It is difficult to imagine English literature without acknowledging the playwright's immense influence - so deeply embedded are his words in our language that we often use his phrases in everyday conversation without even realising their origins.

On this occasion, today's quote of the day revisits one of his most enduring reflections on human relationships, drawn from his famous comedy All's Well That Ends Well. The line appears in Act 1, Scene 1, where the Countess speaks to her son Bertram, offering guidanc...