A carefully curated collection of excess quotes from writers, thinkers and voices worth listening to. Whether you need a quick boost or a deeper moment of reflection, these words are here to help.

Some of the most celebrated excess quotes come from William Shakespeare, among many others featured on this page.

Popular excess quotes include: "If music be the food of love, play on." -- William Shakespeare Also: "The sweetest honey is loathsome in his own deliciousness." -- William Shakespeare.