William Shakespeare, ΄The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark,΄ Act III, scene ii
Greatest English dramatist & poet (1564 - 1616)

Nor do not saw the air too much with your hand, thus, but use all gently. For in the very torrent, tempest, and as I may say, whirlwind of passion, you must acquire and beget a temperance that may give it smoothness.

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