Via The Word Made Flesh, from ... Who doesn't want a little bit of Shakespeare on their body? If you're a petite woman like me, this quote is perfect for your first tattoo! Let everyone know that, despite your size, you're as fearsome as a lion on the inside.

Via 50 Incredible Tattoos Inspired By ... Not only do I love this quote from Shakespeare's The Tempest, but I also love the design around it! Sure, bad things happen, but that's just the prologue to the more amazing parts of your life to come!

Via Log in | Tumblr Is it becoming obvious that I'm in love with Shakespeare? This is one of his most famous sayings, but I still don't think it's cliched because it's so true! We are all just acting out the roles we choose; seeing this quote every day would encourage me to do something wildly out of the ordinary.

Via 18 Ephemeral Tattoos For Booklovers The last to lines from the incredible poem "Invictus" are so empowering! How could you not take your life by the horns after waking up and seeing these words every day?

Via almost june. This quote from Mary Oliver's poem "Heavy" reminds you that life isn't too much to handle. You were built to endure the worst situations! To me, this is the best tattoo alternative to "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

Via 23 Epic Literary Love Tattoos I promise this is the last Shakespeare quote on the list! If you're one half of a romantic relationship, then you know how true this is. It's a great reminder of how important it is to endure the rough patches in your relationship.